Customary Units of Measurement

Which is the best estimate for the capacity of a bathtub?

• 4 gallons

• 4 quarts

• 40 gallons

• 40 pints

Which two units are used to measure liquid and cooking ingredients?

• cups and gallons

• inches and feet

What would you use to measure a jug of milk?

• cups

• pounds

• gallons

Which item weighs about 2 pounds?

• A 3rd grade student

• A spoon

• A piece of paper

• A textbook

Which object would most likely weigh 3 ounces?

• Dictionary

• Computer

• Dog

• Expo Marker

Which unit would you use to measure the distance you rode your bike?

• inches

• yards

• feet

What is the U.S. customary system?

• A ratio of two quantities using different units You read

  3 books every 2 weeks.

• A system of measurement that contains units for length, capacity, and weight

  inches, feet, quarts, gallons, ounces, pounds

• A table used to find and organize equivalent ratios

• A decimal system of measurement, based on powers of 10, that contains units for length, capacity, and mass

Which of the following are the most appropriate units to measure the capacity of a pitcher of orange juice?

• quart or gallon

• teaspoon or tablespoon

• cup or pint

• tablespoon or cup

Which is the most appropriate unit to measure the capacity of a bathtub?

• cup

• quart

• gallon

• pint

How many inches are in a foot?

• 36 inches

• 12 inches

• 1 foot