Customary Conversion Task Cards

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What is customary measurement?

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Customary measurement refers to the system of measurement commonly used in the United States, which includes units such as inches, feet, yards, and miles for length; ounces, pounds, and tons for weight; and gallons, quarts, and pints for volume.

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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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What is the formula to convert feet to inches?

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To convert feet to inches, multiply the number of feet by 12.

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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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What is the relationship between ounces and pounds?

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There are 16 ounces in a pound.

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How do you convert pounds to ounces?

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

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What is a gallon?

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A gallon is a unit of measurement for liquid capacity in the customary system, equal to 128 fluid ounces.

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How many quarts are in a gallon?

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There are 4 quarts in a gallon.

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What is the formula to convert quarts to gallons?

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To convert quarts to gallons, divide the number of quarts by 4.

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What is a mile?

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A mile is a unit of length in the customary system, equal to 5,280 feet.