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=1ft 3ft= 1yd 36in=1yd 5280ft= 1mi 1760yd= 1mi
Convert
To change one unit to another
weight
The effect gravity has on an object
Customary units of weight (2)
lbs.
Oz.
Capacity
The amount a container can hold
Customary units of capacity (4)
Gallons
Quarts
Pints
Cups
Mass
A measure of how much matter an object contains
Metric Units of weight (2)
Kilograms
Grams
Metric units of length (3)
Meters
Millimeters
Kilometers
Metric system
The decimal system of measurement. Includes units such as meter, gram, and liter.
Metric Units of capacity (1)
Liter
Line plot
A graph that uses columns of Xs above a number line to show frequency data.
Fair share
An amount divided equally