Unit Conversion and Measurement Problems

The video tutorial explains how to convert customary units of capacity, such as fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons. It introduces the concept of magic numbers, which are used to determine how many smaller units fit into a larger unit. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on setting up a conversion chart and demonstrates several conversion examples, including handling remainders when converting between units.

What is the primary difference between fluid ounces and regular ounces?

• Fluid ounces measure volume, while regular ounces measure weight.

• Both measure volume but in different contexts.

• Fluid ounces measure weight, while regular ounces measure volume.

• Both measure weight but in different contexts.

Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for pints?

• PT

• QT

• C

• FL OZ

When converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit, what mathematical operation should you use?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How many fluid ounces are there in one cup?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

What is the 'magic number' for converting quarts to gallons?

• 5

• 4

• 2

• 3

If you have 15 cups, how many fluid ounces do you have?

• 140

• 100

• 120

• 130

How many quarts are there in 76 pints?

• 38

• 40

• 44

• 42

If you have 2 gallons, how many cups do you have?

• 24

• 16

• 40

• 32

What is the remainder when converting 19 quarts to gallons?

• 2 quarts

• 1 quart

• 4 quarts

• 3 quarts

How many full cups can be made from 26 fluid ounces?

• 3 cups

• 2 cups

• 4 cups

• 5 cups