Measurement Flashcards
Customary system
The units of measurement most often used in the United States. These include foot, pound, and quart.
Length
Measurement of the distance between two points.
Customary units of length
12in=1 foot , 3ft=1yd , 36in=1yd , 5280ft=1mi , 1760yards=1mi
Convert
To change one unit to another.
Weight
A measurement that tells how heavy an object is.
Customary units of weight
16oz=1 pound , 2000 pounds=1 ton
Capacity
The amount a container can hold
The Customary units of capacity
8fl oz=1cup , 2cups=1pint , 2pints=1qt , 4qt=1gal
Fair Share
An amount divided equally
Line Plot
A graph that uses columns of Xs above a number line to show frequency of data
Mass
Measure of the amount of matter in an object.
Metric units of mass
1000mg=1g , 1000g=1kg
Metric units of Length
10mm=1cm , 100cm=1m , 1000m=1km
Metric System
The decimal system of measurement. Includes units such as meter, gram, and liter.
Metric units of capacity
1000ml=1L