Measurement Systems and Conversions

The video tutorial introduces measurement systems, focusing on customary and metric systems. It explains how to convert units within the same system, using examples like converting pounds to ounces and milligrams to grams. The tutorial employs ratio tables to demonstrate these conversions, emphasizing the relationships between units and the mathematical operations required for conversion.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Learning about historical mathematicians

• Converting within measurement systems

• Exploring advanced calculus

• Studying ancient measurement tools

Which measurement system is primarily used in the United States?

• Metric

• Imperial

• Customary

• International

What is a common unit of length in the customary system?

• Inches

• Liters

• Meters

• Grams

Which of the following is a metric unit?

• Ounces

• Liters

• Pounds

• Yards

What is the first step in converting within a measurement system?

• Guessing the conversion

• Asking a friend

• Using a conversion table

• Ignoring the conversion

How many ounces are in one pound?

• 12

• 20

• 8

• 16

If one pound equals 16 ounces, how many ounces are in two pounds?

• 16

• 32

• 48

• 64

What is the weight of an average human brain in ounces?

• 32 ounces

• 56 ounces

• 40 ounces

• 48 ounces

What is the relationship between grams and milligrams?

• 1 gram = 100 milligrams

• 1 gram = 500 milligrams

• 1 gram = 2000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 1000 milligrams

How many grams are in 2000 milligrams?

• 1 gram

• 2 grams

• 3 grams

• 4 grams