5-4 Measurement and ConversionsUnits used for measuring lengthA.) English System 1.) Inch-

give an example of something that is about an inch long 

 2.) Footgive an example of something that is about a foot long

 

3.) Yard How many feet are in a yard? 

4.) MileHow many feet are in a mile?

5,280

Give an example of an item that is about a mile in length

1 foot 1 foot1 foot

Give an example of something that is about one yard in length

4 times around a track From school to the Y

Length

_______ inches = 1 foot  _______ feet = 1 yard 

_______ inches = yard

_______ feet = 1 mile

Try these with your partner

Change each unit of length.

1.) 6 ft = ________in 2.) 9 ft = _______yds

3.) 5 yds = _______ in 4.) 3 ft 2 in = _____in 

6.) A football field is 100 yards long. How many feet is that?

5.) Mitchell is 72 inches tall. What is his height in feet?

Small units Larger units

Divide

Small unitsLarger units

Multiply

Sometimes it is hard to decide if you multiply or divide to get an answer. Fill in the blank with the correct operation.

1.) When converting a smaller unit to a larger unit you ____________

2.) When converting a larger unit to a smaller unit you ____________

Divide

Multiply

Units to Measure volume

2.) Cups Give an example of an item that is about a cup

3.) Pints -Give an example of an item that is about a pint

4.) Quarts Give an example of an item that is about a quart

5.) Gallons - Give an example of an item that is about a gallon

1.) Fluid Ounces Give an example of an item that is about an oz.

Volume:_____ ounces = 1 cup

_____ cups = 1 pint

____ pints = 1 quart

____ quarts = 1 gallon

Try these with your partner

Multiply when moving out on the chart (when going from a larger unit to a smaller unit)Divide when moving in on the chart (when going from a smaller unit to a larger unit)

Change each unit of volume.

1.) 56 fl oz. = ________c 2.) 20 qt = _________gal

3.) 5 c = ____________p 4.) 6 p = ___________ qt

5.) Julia made 3 gallons of soup. How many quarts did she make?

6.) A bucket holds 16 pints. How many gallons of water will fill the bucket?