Customary Weight Conversions Explained

The video tutorial covers customary units of weight, including ounces, pounds, and tons. It explains how to convert between these units using specific conversion factors. Examples include converting ounces to pounds, tons to ounces, and pounds to tons. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding conversion rates and provides step-by-step guidance on performing these conversions.

What is the approximate weight of a slice of bread in customary units?

• 16 ounces

• 1 ton

• 1 pound

• 1 ounce

What is the weight of a large tomato in customary units?

• 1 ton

• 1 pound

• 16 ounces

• 1 ounce

What is the weight of a buffalo in tons?

• 0.5 tons

• 2 tons

• 1.5 tons

• 1 ton

What is the correct abbreviation for pounds?

• lb

• lbs

• pnd

• pd

How many ounces are there in a pound?

• 16 ounces

• 1000 ounces

• 2000 ounces

• 32 ounces

If you have 112 ounces, how many pounds do you have?

• 8 pounds

• 10 pounds

• 7 pounds

• 6 pounds

How many ounces are in 4 tons?

• 256 ounces

• 200 ounces

• 160 ounces

• 128 ounces

What is the result of converting 56 ounces into pounds and ounces?

• 3 pounds and 8 ounces

• 4 pounds and 4 ounces

• 4 pounds and 8 ounces

• 3 pounds and 4 ounces

How many pounds are needed to make a ton?

• 2000 pounds

• 2500 pounds

• 1000 pounds

• 1500 pounds

If you have 15,000 pounds, how many tons is that?

• 10 tons

• 7.5 tons

• 15 tons

• 20 tons