Customary Units of Capacity and Conversion

This video tutorial teaches about measuring capacity using customary units. It introduces the concept of capacity, explains the different units used in the customary system, and provides a mnemonic device called the 'Land of Gowan' to help remember these units. The video also demonstrates how to convert between different units of capacity using a conversion chart and provides several problem-solving examples to reinforce the learning. The tutorial concludes with practice problems for viewers to solve on their own.

What is the largest unit of capacity discussed in the video?

• Gallon

• Pint

• Cup

• Quart

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How many quarts are there in a gallon?

• 4

• 8

• 2

• 16

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According to the 'Land of Gowen', what does each child represent?

• Gallons

• Cups

• Pints

• Quarts

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How many fluid ounces are in a cup?

• 12

• 4

• 8

• 16

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If you have 3 gallons, how many quarts do you have?

• 36

• 6

• 12

• 24

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Convert 8 quarts to cups using the conversion chart.

• 16

• 64

• 24

• 32

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How many pints are there in a quart?

• 1

• 8

• 2

• 4

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If you start with 20 pints, how many quarts will you have after conversion?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

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How many cups are in 6 pints?

• 12

• 6

• 18

• 24

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Convert 32 cups to gallons using the big G chart.

• 2

• 8

• 1

• 4

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