Convert and compare customary units

Learning Objectives Identify common customary units for length, weight, and capacity. Recall common conversion factors between customary units (e.g., feet to inches, pounds to ounces). Convert a larger customary unit to a smaller customary unit using multiplication. Convert a smaller customary unit to a larger customary unit using division. Compare two measurements expressed in different customary units by first converting them to the same unit. Solve real-world problems involving the conversion and comparison of customary units. Explain the process of converting between customary units. Have you ever wondered if a 5-foot tall person is taller or shorter than someone who is 62 inches tall? 🤔 How do we figure that out? In this lesson, you'll learn how to convert betw...

TermDefinitionExample Customary UnitsThe system of measurement primarily used in the United States, including units like inches, feet, miles, ounces, pounds, tons, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.Inches, pounds, and gallons are all examples of customary units. LengthA measurement of distance or how long something is.The length of a classroom might be 30 feet. WeightA measurement of how heavy something is.A bag of potatoes might weigh 5 pounds. CapacityA measurement of how much a container can hold, usually for liquids.A milk carton might hold 1 gallon of milk. Conversion FactorA ratio that relates two different units of measurement, used to convert from one unit to another.The conversion factor between feet and inches is 1 foot = 12 inches. Converting UnitsThe process of ch...

Larger to Smaller Unit Conversion \text{Value in smaller unit} = \text{Value in larger unit} \times \text{Conversion Factor} When converting from a larger unit (like feet) to a smaller unit (like inches), you multiply the measurement by the number of smaller units in one larger unit. Smaller to Larger Unit Conversion \text{Value in larger unit} = \text{Value in smaller unit} \div \text{Conversion Factor} When converting from a smaller unit (like inches) to a larger unit (like feet), you divide the measurement by the number of smaller units in one larger unit. Key Length Conversion Factors 1 \text{ foot} = 12 \text{ inches}; 1 \text{ yard} = 3 \text{ feet}; 1 \text{ mile} = 5280 \text{ feet} These are essential conversion factors for customary units of length. Key...