Customary Conversions

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What is customary conversion?

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Customary conversion refers to the process of changing a measurement from one unit to another within the customary system, such as converting inches to feet or gallons to quarts.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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Convert 3 feet to inches.

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3 feet is equal to 36 inches (3 feet x 12 inches/foot = 36 inches).

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What is the relationship between quarts and gallons?

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There are 4 quarts in a gallon.

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Convert 2 gallons to quarts.

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2 gallons is equal to 8 quarts (2 gallons x 4 quarts/gallon = 8 quarts).

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How many ounces are in a cup?

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There are 8 ounces in a cup.

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Convert 5 cups to ounces.

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5 cups is equal to 40 ounces (5 cups x 8 ounces/cup = 40 ounces).

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What is the customary unit for measuring length?

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The customary units for measuring length include inches, feet, yards, and miles.

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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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Convert 10 yards to feet.

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10 yards is equal to 30 feet (10 yards x 3 feet/yard = 30 feet).