Unit Conversion: Weight Measurements

The video tutorial covers converting units of weight in the Old English system, focusing on pounds, ounces, and tons. It explains how to convert pounds to ounces, ounces to pounds and ounces, and tons to pounds using conversion factors. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions and examples to help understand the conversion process.

What units are primarily discussed in the Old English system of weight conversion?

• Kilograms, grams, and milligrams

• Pounds, ounces, and tons

• Meters, centimeters, and millimeters

• Liters, milliliters, and gallons

How many ounces are there in one pound?

• 16 ounces

• 18 ounces

• 14 ounces

• 12 ounces

What is the first step in converting 4 pounds 3 ounces to ounces?

• Subtract 3 from 4

• Divide 4 by 16

• Multiply 4 by 16

• Add 4 and 3

When converting ounces to pounds and ounces, what operation is primarily used?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

If you have 65 ounces, how many pounds and ounces does it convert to?

• 4 pounds 1 ounce

• 4 pounds 4 ounces

• 4 pounds 2 ounces

• 4 pounds 3 ounces

What is the conversion factor for tons to pounds?

• 1 ton = 2,000 pounds

• 1 ton = 2,500 pounds

• 1 ton = 1,500 pounds

• 1 ton = 1,000 pounds

How many pounds are there in 4 tons?

• 8,000 pounds

• 9,000 pounds

• 7,000 pounds

• 6,000 pounds

What is the purpose of using a conversion factor in unit conversion?

• To change the unit's name

• To multiply or divide units for conversion

• To subtract units

• To add units together

Why is it important to place the correct unit on the bottom when using a conversion factor?

• To increase the number of units

• To ensure the units cancel out correctly

• To make the calculation easier

• To avoid using fractions

What is the result of multiplying 4 by 2,000 in the context of converting tons to pounds?

• 6,000

• 7,000

• 8,000

• 9,000