Understanding Customary Units

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What are customary units?

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Customary units are a system of measurement commonly used in the United States, including units for length (inches, feet, yards, miles), weight (ounces, pounds, tons), and volume (fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons).

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What is a better estimate for the length of a teeter-totter?

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18 feet.

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What is a better estimate for the volume of an ice cream scoop?

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1 cup.

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What is a better estimate for the volume of a car's tank of gas?

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14 gallons.

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What is a better estimate for the weight of a moving truck?

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3 tons.

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What is a better estimate for the distance of an hour-long bike ride?

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8 miles.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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12 inches.

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How many feet are in a yard?

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3 feet.

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How many ounces are in a cup?

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8 ounces.

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How many pints are in a quart?

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2 pints.