Nonstandard Units of Weight

Which is the most reasonable measure for the weight of a pencil case?

• 80 kilograms

• 8 kilograms

• 80 grams

Which animal's weight would be best measured in ounces?

• mouse

• elephant

• horse

• cow

How many ounces are in 1 pound?

• 14

• 16

• 12

• 8

How many pounds are in 1 ton?

• 5,280

• 36

• 2,000

• 100

Would it be best to measure the weight of an egg in tons, pounds, or ounces?

• Tons

• Pounds

• Ounces

• None of the above

I am a customary unit for measuring weight. I am equal 16 _____ of me equal a pound.

• ounce

• pound

• ton

I am a customary unit for measuring weight. I am equal to 16 ounces.

• ounce

• pound

• ton

Convert: 4 pounds = __________ounces

• 16

• 64

• 32

• 36

5 lbs = _____ oz

• 50 oz

• 80 oz

• 85 oz

• 16 oz

8 lb = __ oz

• 128

• 142

• 32

• 88