Weight Conversion and Measurement Problems

This lesson covers module seven, lesson eight, focusing on converting between pounds and ounces in the customary system. It also revisits linear measurement conversions, specifically feet and inches, for height requirements. The lesson includes adding and subtracting mixed units of weight with regrouping, and concludes with problem-solving strategies.

What are the two units of weight discussed in this lesson?

• Pounds and ounces

• Meters and centimeters

• Gallons and quarts

• Inches and feet

How many ounces are there in one pound?

• 14 ounces

• 18 ounces

• 12 ounces

• 16 ounces

If you have 1 pound and 3 ounces, how many total ounces do you have?

• 17 ounces

• 23 ounces

• 19 ounces

• 21 ounces

What is the total in ounces for 3 pounds 11 ounces?

• 48 ounces

• 62 ounces

• 55 ounces

• 59 ounces

How many pounds and ounces are there in 20 ounces?

• 1 pound 2 ounces

• 1 pound 4 ounces

• 1 pound 8 ounces

• 1 pound 6 ounces

What is another way to think about converting 30 ounces to pounds and ounces?

• Subtract 10 ounces

• Add 5 ounces

• Double 16 ounces

• Subtract 16 ounces

Zion was 4 feet 4 inches tall and grew 3 inches. How tall is he now?

• 4 feet 5 inches

• 4 feet 6 inches

• 4 feet 8 inches

• 4 feet 7 inches

How many inches tall is Zion after his growth?

• 52 inches

• 54 inches

• 55 inches

• 57 inches

William is 6 feet 3 inches tall. How many inches is that?

• 81 inches

• 78 inches

• 75 inches

• 72 inches

How much taller is William than the minimum height requirement of 54 inches?

• 22 inches

• 21 inches

• 20 inches

• 19 inches