Customary Measurement Conversions Mastery

The video tutorial introduces customary measurements used in the US, such as feet, inches, and gallons. It emphasizes the importance of using a conversion chart for calculations. The tutorial explains two mnemonic devices: 'Horse to Fly Multiply' for converting larger units to smaller ones and 'Fly to Horse Divide' for converting smaller units to larger ones. Examples are provided to illustrate these methods. The video concludes with a recap and advice on explaining calculations without over-relying on calculators.

What are customary measurements commonly used for in the United States?

• Everyday activities like cooking and construction

• International trade

• Scientific research

• Digital data measurement

What is the equivalent of one foot in inches?

• 10 inches

• 16 inches

• 14 inches

• 12 inches

What mnemonic helps remember how to convert from a larger to a smaller unit?

• Cat to Mouse Multiply

• Dog to Cat Multiply

• Horse to Fly Multiply

• Elephant to Ant Multiply

To convert 5 feet to inches, you would:

• Divide by 5

• Multiply by 12

• Divide by 12

• Multiply by 5

What is the result of converting 2.5 miles to feet using the conversion chart?

• 13200 feet

• 15000 feet

• 10560 feet

• 6500 feet

What should you be prepared to do when using decimals in conversions?

• Use a calculator

• Explain your thinking

• Ignore the decimal

• Round to the nearest whole number

What is the mnemonic for converting from smaller to larger units?

• Ant to Elephant Divide

• Mouse to Cat Divide

• Fly to Horse Divide

• Cat to Dog Divide

How many quarts are in one gallon?

• 4 quarts

• 8 quarts

• 6 quarts

• 2 quarts

When converting 8500 pounds to tons, you should:

• Divide by 2000

• Multiply by 2000

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 1000

Why is it important not to rely too much on calculators for conversions?

• It's more time-consuming than manual conversion

• Calculators are often inaccurate

• It prevents understanding the conversion process

• Calculators can't convert units