Units of Measurement (Conversion Word Problems)

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What is a unit of measurement?

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A unit of measurement is a standard quantity used to express a physical quantity, such as length, weight, or volume.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

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How many feet are in a yard?

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There are 3 feet in a yard.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the formula to convert yards to feet?

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To convert yards to feet, multiply the number of yards by 3.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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If a recipe calls for 16 ounces, how many pounds is that?

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16 ounces is equal to 1 pound.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the relationship between ounces and pounds?

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There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How do you convert ounces to pounds?

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To convert ounces to pounds, divide the number of ounces by 16.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around it, calculated as P = 2(length + width).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its perimeter?

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The perimeter is 30 cm.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the mass of a nickel in grams?

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A nickel has a mass of 5 grams.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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How do you convert grams to kilograms?

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To convert grams to kilograms, divide the number of grams by 1000.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1