Measurement- Converting Customary and Metric Units

Front

What is the conversion factor between tons and pounds?

Back

1 Ton = 2,000 pounds.

Front

How many cups are in a quart?

Back

1 quart = 4 cups.

Front

What is the conversion factor between miles and yards?

Back

1 mile = 1,760 yards.

Front

How many inches are in a foot?

Back

1 foot = 12 inches.

Front

What is the conversion factor between millimeters and centimeters?

Back

1 centimeter = 10 millimeters.

Front

If a freight elevator can carry 9,800 pounds and 4 tons of equipment is loaded, how do you calculate the remaining capacity?

Back

Convert tons to pounds and subtract from 9,800 pounds.

Front

How do you convert quarts to cups?

Back

Multiply the number of quarts by 4.

Front

If Kelly lives 2 miles from school, how can you express this distance in yards?

Back

Multiply 2 miles by 1,760 yards.

Front

How do you convert feet to inches?

Back

Multiply the number of feet by 12.

Front

If Monica has 426 millimeters of fabric, how do you convert this to centimeters?

Back

Divide the number of millimeters by 10.