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Benchmark Measurements
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Milliliter | abbreviated "mL"; a unit measure for volume; about equal to a drop from an eyedropper |
| Liter | Basic unit of volume in the metric system; a large bottle of soda |
| Ounce | A customary unit of weight; equal to 1 slide of bread |
| Pound | A customary unit of weight; equal to about one loaf of bread |
| Ton | A customary unit used to measure weight, about one car |
| Gram | Metric unit of mass; about one paperclip |
| Kilogram | A metric unit of mass; about one cell phone |
| Inch | A customary unit of length; about the width of the top half of your thumb |
| Foot | A customary unit of length; about the length of your forearm |
| Yard | A customary unit of length; equal to a leg |
| Mile | Customary unit of length; you can walk it in 20 minutes |
| Kilometer | A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters. You can run a 5K |
| Millimeter | A metric unit of length; equal to the width of a dime |
| Meter | Metric unit of length equal to about the width of a door |
| Centimeter | A metric unit of length; equal to about the width of your pinky |
| Milligram | A metric unit of weight; equal to a grain of salt |