US Customary Measurement

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What is US Customary Measurement?

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A 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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What is an inch?

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A unit of length in the US Customary system, equal to 1/12 of a foot.

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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 a yard?

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A unit of length in the US Customary system, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.

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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 a mile?

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A unit of length in the US Customary system, equal to 5280 feet.

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What is a gallon?

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A unit of volume in the US 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 a fluid ounce?

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A unit of volume in the US Customary system, commonly used for measuring liquids, equal to 1/128 of a gallon.

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What is the measurement of 1/2 foot in inches?

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6 inches.