Convert mixed customary units

Learning Objectives Identify common customary units for length, weight, and capacity. Recall basic conversion factors (e.g., 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 pound = 16 ounces). Convert a measurement with mixed units into a single, smaller unit (e.g., 2 feet 3 inches to 27 inches). Convert a measurement in a single unit into mixed units (e.g., 20 ounces to 1 pound 4 ounces). Compare two measurements given in mixed customary units. Solve one-step word problems that require converting mixed customary units. Your friend says they are 4 feet tall, but the doctor's chart says 48 inches. Who is taller? 🤔 Let's find out! In this lesson, we will learn how to change measurements from one customary unit to another. This is a very useful skill for comparing measurements and understand...

TermDefinitionExample Customary UnitsThe system of measurement used most often in the United States. This includes units like inches, feet, yards, ounces, pounds, cups, and gallons.A ruler measures length in inches and feet. Mixed UnitsA measurement that uses a combination of two or more related units.A baby's weight might be 8 pounds 10 ounces. ConversionThe process of changing a measurement from one unit to another without changing its value.Converting 1 foot to 12 inches. Conversion FactorThe number that relates two different units. You multiply or divide by this number to convert.The conversion factor between yards and feet is 3, because 1 yard = 3 feet. LengthA measurement of how long something is from end to end.Units of length include inches, feet, and yards. WeightA measureme...

Big Unit to Small Unit (Number of Large Units) \times (Conversion Factor) + (Remaining Small Units) When you convert from a larger unit (like feet) to a smaller unit (like inches), you multiply. Then, add any extra small units you already had. Small Unit to Big Unit (Total Small Units) \div (Conversion Factor) = (Number of Large Units) with a Remainder When you convert from a smaller unit (like ounces) to a larger unit (like pounds), you divide. The whole number part of your answer is the large unit, and the remainder is the leftover small units.