Correct Unit of Measurement

The correct abbreviation for ounce is

• lb

• oz

• T

• ou

Select the correct vocabulary words for this definition:     the units of measurement most often used in the U.S.

• customary system

• ratio

• equivalent ratio

• unit rate

3 feet equal one _____. 

• Meter

• Mile

• Yard

Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the image shown. 

• in.

• ft

• yd

• mi

Which unit would you use to measure the length of a football field?

• inches (in.)

• feet (ft.)

• yards (yd.)

Which would be the best customary units to use to find the width of the edge of a nickel?

• inches

• miles

• ounces

• cups

Which would be the best customary units to use to find the length of a pencil?

• yards

• quarts

• inches

• ounces

Which would be the best customary units to use to find the height of a tree?

• pounds

• inches

• quarts

• feet

Which would be the best customary units to use to find the length of a math textbook?

• feet

• ounces

• cups

• inches

Choose the best unit for measurement. 

• 2 yd. 

• 7 ft. 

• 4 in.