Converting Units in the Customary System

How many inches are in a foot?

• 36 inches

• 12 inches

• 3 inches

• 5280 inches

To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, you should:

• Divide

• Subtract

• Add

• Multiply

How many feet are in three yards?

• 6 feet

• 12 feet

• 3 feet

• 9 feet

How many yards are in 24 feet?

• 6 yards

• 12 yards

• 3 yards

• 8 yards

How many ounces are in a pound?

• 32 ounces

• 64 ounces

• 16 ounces

• 8 ounces

How many pounds are in a ton?

• 1000 pounds

• 1500 pounds

• 2000 pounds

• 500 pounds

How many tons are 16,000 pounds equivalent to?

• 8 tons

• 32 tons

• 16 tons

• 4 tons

How many ounces are in 8 pounds?

• 64 ounces

• 128 ounces

• 32 ounces

• 256 ounces

How many cups are in a gallon?

• 16 cups

• 8 cups

• 32 cups

• 4 cups

To convert gallons to quarts, you need to:

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

• Divide by 2