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Chapter 24
Customary Measurement
vocabulary | definitions |
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Length | A measure of how long an object or distance is |
Weight | A measure of how heavy an object is. |
Linear Unit | Units used to measure length, width, height, or distance |
Inch (in.) | A customary unit used to measure length or distance |
Foot (ft) | A customary unit used to measure length or distance; 1 foot = 12 inches |
Yard (yd) | A customary unit used to measure length or distance; 1 yard = 3 feet |
Mile (mi) | A customary unit used to measure length or distance; 1 mile = 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards |
Capacity | The amount a container can hold when filled |
Teaspoon (tsp) | A customary unit of capacity |
Tablespoon (tbsp) | A customary unit of capacity; 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons |
Cup (c) | A customary unit of capacity; 1 cup =16 tablespoons = 8 fluid ounces |
Pint (pt) | A customary unit of capacity; 1 pint = 2 cups |
Quart (qt) | A customary unit of capacity; 1 quart = 2 pints |
Gallon (gal) | A customary unit of capacity; 1 gallon = 4 quarts |
Ounce (oz) | A customary unit of weight |
Pound (lb) | A customary unit of weight; 1 pound = 16 ounces |
Ton (T) | A customary unit of weight; 1 ton = 2,000 pounds |