Measurement Conversions and Proportions

The video tutorial introduces the two main measurement systems used in the United States: the customary and metric systems. It explains how to use proportions to convert between units within these systems, focusing on the customary system. The tutorial provides examples of converting pounds to ounces, yards to inches, and gallons to pints. It concludes with practice problems for viewers to apply their understanding of measurement conversions.

Which measurement system is most commonly used worldwide?

• Metric system

• Ancient system

• Customary system

• Imperial system

What is the primary focus of using proportions in this lesson?

• Customary system conversions

• Ancient system conversions

• Metric system conversions

• Imperial system conversions

How many ounces are in one pound?

• 8 ounces

• 12 ounces

• 20 ounces

• 16 ounces

If a human brain weighs 3.5 pounds, how many ounces does it weigh?

• 28 ounces

• 56 ounces

• 42 ounces

• 64 ounces

How many inches are in one yard?

• 24 inches

• 36 inches

• 30 inches

• 42 inches

Convert 2.25 yards to inches.

• 99 inches

• 90 inches

• 81 inches

• 72 inches

How many pints are in one gallon?

• 10 pints

• 4 pints

• 8 pints

• 6 pints

Ellen wants to buy 4 gallons of milk. How many pints does she need?

• 40 pints

• 16 pints

• 32 pints

• 24 pints

How many cups are in one gallon?

• 12 cups

• 16 cups

• 8 cups

• 20 cups

If you have 8 pounds of carrots, how many people can be served 4 ounces each?

• 32 people

• 24 people

• 16 people

• 40 people