Customary Measurement Quiz

What is the approximate weight of a pencil?

• 1 oz

• 1 lb

• 10 oz

• 10 lb

How many ounces are there in a pound?

• 20

• 8

• 16

• 12

If a shoe weighs about 1 pound, how many shoes would weigh the same as 16 pencils?

• 1 shoe

• 2 shoes

• 32 shoes

• 16 shoes

Which of the following is the best estimate for the weight of a bicycle?

• 2 lb

• 20 lb

• 2 oz

• 20 oz

Which fruit is most likely to weigh about 3 ounces?

• Banana

• Apple

• Strawberry

• Watermelon

What is the best unit to estimate the weight of a truck?

• Pounds

• Miles

• Inches

• Ounces

Which item in a classroom can be weighed in pounds?

• Piece of paper

• Paperclip

• Desk

• Pencil

Which of these objects weighs about 20 pounds?

• Mr. Pearson

• Book

• Dog

• Gorilla

What is the best unit to measure the length of a classroom?

• Inches

• Ounces

• Miles

• Pounds

Which of the following is not a unit of weight?

• Gram

• Ounce

• Pound

• Inch