2. Fun Fact
A researcher at the Nike Research
Laboratory calculated that shaving 4 oz.
from a shoe would mean a faster
marathon time by up to 3 minutes. By
comparison, using the illegal,
performance-enhancing drug EPO saves
a marathoner just over 3 minutes.
Taken from http://www.livestrong.com/article/365597-the-effects-of-shoe-weight-
on-running-speed/
3. So weight matters
What is the difference between 1 gram
and 1 kilogram
4. So weight matters
What is the difference between 1 gram
and 1 kilogram
1000 grams = 1 kilogram
6. Ounces to pounds
How many ounces are in one pound
16 ounces = 1 pound
7. Pounds to Kilograms
When at the grocery store you look at
your list and it says you need three
kilograms of potatoes and the store only
sells potatoes in two pound bags. So how
many bags do you need?
8. Get to the Potatoes
You know that 1 kg = 2.2 lb
9. Get to the Potatoes
You know that 1 kg = 2.2 lb
So you want 3 kg
10. Get to the Potatoes
You know that 1 kg = 2.2 lb
So you want 3 kg
That means that you need 6.6 lb
11. Get to the Potatoes
You know that 1 kg = 2.2 lb
So you want 3 kg
That means that you need 6.6 lb
They sell potatoes in 2 lb bags
12. Get to the Potatoes
You know that 1 kg = 2.2 lb
So you want 3 kg
That means that you need 6.6 lb
They sell potatoes in 2 lb bags
Therefor we need 4 two pound bags.
13. Get to the Potatoes
You know that 1 kg = 2.2 lb
So you want 3 kg
That means that you need 6.6 lb
They sell potatoes in 2 lb bags
Therefor we need 4 two pound bags.
Three bags would be six pounds and since
we need 6.6 pounds a fourth bag is
needed.
14. Common objects
It is good to know weight of common
objects so you can compare them to
others things.
So look at the image, read the question
and select an answer.
Good Luck
First try with no calculator.
15. A Soda Can
A soda can has a weight of 12oz. How many Kilograms would that
be?
A 0.34 kg B) 16.4 kg
C) 6 kg D) 1.73kg
16. A Soda Can
A soda can has a weight of 12oz. How many Kilograms would that
be?
A 0.34 kg B) 16.4 kg
C) 6 kg D) 1.73kg
17. A Gallon of Milk
A gallon of milk is about 4 kg, about how many pounds would that
be?
A 8.8 lb B) 16.4 kg
C) 16 lb D) 2 lb
18. A Gallon of Milk
A gallon of milk is about 4 kg, about how many pounds would that
be?
A 8.8 lb B) 16.4 kg
C) 16 lb D) 2 lb
