Units of Measurement
Convert between units of measurement within the same system.
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Units of Measurement
Customary Units
Length
| Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 foot (ft) | = 12 inches (in) |
| 1 yard (yd) | = 3 feet = 36 inches |
| 1 mile (mi) | = 5,280 feet |
Weight
| Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 pound (lb) | = 16 ounces (oz) |
| 1 ton (T) | = 2,000 pounds |
Capacity
| Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (c) | = 8 fluid ounces |
| 1 pint (pt) | = 2 cups |
| 1 quart (qt) | = 2 pints |
| 1 gallon (gal) | = 4 quarts |
Metric Units
Length
| Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 kilometer (km) | = 1,000 meters (m) |
| 1 meter (m) | = 100 centimeters (cm) |
| 1 centimeter (cm) | = 10 millimeters (mm) |
Mass
| Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 kilogram (kg) | = 1,000 grams (g) |
Capacity
| Unit | Conversion |
|---|---|
| 1 liter (L) | = 1,000 milliliters (mL) |
Converting Units
To convert to a smaller unit: Multiply To convert to a larger unit: Divide
Example: How many inches are in 3 feet?
Example: How many meters are in 450 cm?
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Convert between units of measurement within the same system.
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