Unit Conversion: Weight Measurements

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert between customary units of weight, including pounds, ounces, and tonnes. The video provides six example problems to guide viewers through the conversion process. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationships between these units and encourages viewers to practice until they can perform conversions without notes.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Converting between metric units of weight

• Learning about geometric shapes

• Converting between customary units of weight

• Solving algebraic equations

How many ounces are there in 2 pounds?

• 16 ounces

• 24 ounces

• 40 ounces

• 32 ounces

If you have 10 pounds, how many ounces do you have?

• 100 ounces

• 120 ounces

• 140 ounces

• 160 ounces

How many tonnes are equivalent to 6,000 pounds?

• 3 tonnes

• 1 tonne

• 2 tonnes

• 4 tonnes

What is the conversion factor from pounds to tonnes?

• 2,000 pounds per tonne

• 1,500 pounds per tonne

• 2,500 pounds per tonne

• 1,000 pounds per tonne

How many pounds are there in 48 ounces?

• 5 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 4 pounds

If you have 96 ounces, how many pounds do you have?

• 6 pounds

• 7 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 5 pounds

What is the conversion factor from ounces to pounds?

• 8 ounces per pound

• 12 ounces per pound

• 20 ounces per pound

• 16 ounces per pound

How many pounds are equivalent to 4 tonnes?

• 6,000 pounds

• 9,000 pounds

• 7,000 pounds

• 8,000 pounds

What is the conversion factor from tonnes to pounds?

• 1,000 pounds per tonne

• 2,000 pounds per tonne

• 2,500 pounds per tonne

• 1,500 pounds per tonne