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Big Ideas Chapter 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| capacity | The total amount of liquid that a container can hold. |
| area | The amount of surface a figure covers. A = l x w |
| cup (c) | The customary unit used to measure capacity. |
| formula | The customary unit used to measure capacity. |
| gallon (gal | A customary unit used to measure capacity. There are 4 quarts in 1 gallon. |
| gram (g) | A standard metric unit used to measure mass. |
| kilogram (kg) | A standard metric unit used to measure mass. |
| kilometer (km) | A standard metric unit used to measure mass. |
| mass | The amount of matter in an object. |
| mile (mi.) | A customary unit used to measure length. |
| millimeter (mm) | A metric unit used to measure length. 1m = 1,000 mm |
| ounce (oz) | A customary unit used to measure weight. 1 pound= 16 oz. |
| perimeter | The distance around a figure. Add all 4 sides or P = 2 x (l+w) |
| pint (pt) | A customary unit used to measure capacity. 2c = 1 pt |
| pound (lb) | A customary unit used to measure weight. 1 lb = 16 oz. |
| quart (qt) | A customary unit used to measure capacity. 1 qt = 2 pt |
| ton (t) | A customary unit used to measure weight. 1 ton = 2,000 lbs. |