Weight Measurement in the US Customary System

The video tutorial explains the US customary units of weight, focusing on the pound, ounce, and ton. It describes the pound as a common unit for human-scale objects, like soccer balls and footballs, and explains that a pound equals 16 ounces. The ounce is used for smaller items, such as a box of matches or a AA battery. For larger weights, the ton is introduced, equating to 2,000 pounds, with examples like cars. The video concludes with a summary of these units and their applications.

What is the most commonly used unit of weight in the US customary system for human-scale objects?

• Ounce

• Pound

• Ton

• Gram

Which of the following objects is approximately one pound?

• A large watermelon

• A soccer ball

• A small box of matches

• A car

How many ounces are there in one pound?

• 20 ounces

• 8 ounces

• 12 ounces

• 16 ounces

Which of these items typically weighs about an ounce?

• A small AA battery

• A car tire

• A soccer ball

• A football

What is the equivalent of one ton in pounds in the US customary system?

• 2,500 pounds

• 2,000 pounds

• 1,500 pounds

• 1,000 pounds

In the US customary system, what is another name for the ton?

• Long ton

• Short ton

• Metric ton

• Imperial ton

Approximately how much does a midsize sedan weigh in tons?

• 2 tons

• 3 tons

• 4 tons

• 1 ton

Which of the following vehicles would weigh more than two tons?

• A small car

• A motorcycle

• A midsize sedan

• A minivan

What is the weight of a small car likely to be in pounds?

• 2,000 pounds

• 4,000 pounds

• 1,000 pounds

• 3,000 pounds

Which unit would you use to measure the weight of a large truck in the US customary system?

• Kilogram

• Ton

• Pound

• Ounce