Customary Measurement and Conversions

Front

What is the relationship between pounds and ounces?

Back

1 pound = 16 ounces.

Front

How many ounces are in 2 pounds?

Back

32 ounces.

Front

If Dr. Herl has enough money for 2 pounds of candy, how many ounces can he buy?

Back

He can buy 32 ounces.

Front

What is the conversion factor between miles and feet?

Back

1 mile = 5,280 feet.

Front

How many feet are in 3 miles?

Back

15,840 feet.

Front

If Sally walked farther than Dean who walked 3 miles, what is one possible distance she could have walked?

Back

5,380 yards.

Front

How many yards are in 10 miles?

Back

17,600 yards.

Front

What is the conversion factor between tons and pounds?

Back

1 ton = 2,000 pounds.

Front

If a horse trailer can carry 4 1/2 tons, how many pounds can it carry?

Back

9,000 pounds.

Front

How many horses can a trailer carry if each horse weighs 1,600 lbs?

Back

5 horses.