Chapter 6

Section 7 and 8

Just like the metric system, there are three different types of measurements we will focus our attentionLength Volume

(Capacity)Mass

Inches (in) Fluid ounces (oz) Ounces (oz)

Feet (ft) Cups (c) Pounds (lb)

Yards (yd) Pints (pt) Tons (T)

Miles (mi) Quarts (qt)

Gallons (gal)

Steps Work

1. Find Customary Conversion on Formula Sheet

2. Place GIVEN Value over 1

3. Multiply by a fraction bar

4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom

5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top

6. Cancel GIVEN units

7. Multiply Across

8. Divide

9. Show unknown units

12 c = ___________ pt

Steps Work

1. Find Customary Conversion on Formula Sheet

2. Place GIVEN Value over 1

3. Multiply by a fraction bar

4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom

5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top

6. Cancel GIVEN units

7. Multiply Across

8. Divide

9. Show unknown units

5 lb = ___________ oz

Steps Work

1. Find Customary Conversion on Formula Sheet

2. Place GIVEN Value over 1

3. Multiply by a fraction bar

4. Place GIVEN conversion on bottom

5. Place UNKNOWN conversion on top

6. Cancel GIVEN units

7. Multiply Across

8. Divide

9. Show unknown units

3 mi = ___________ ft