This document provides information and examples about converting between different units of measurement for length, weight, liquid, time, and dry measurements. It includes questions asking students to convert between inches and feet, miles and feet, fractions of an inch, and measurements in inches. Tables are provided defining relationships between units for weight, liquid, time, and dry measurements.

1. Conversions
October 15, 2013
Objective: convert measures
Bellwork
1. How many inches are in a yard?
2. How many feet are in a mile?
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2. Conversions
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26 mi = _____feet
2ft 4 in = ____ inches
4 ft 9 in = ____feet
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3. Conversions
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Measuring
How many sixteenths of an inch are in 3/4"? 5/8"? 2 and 1/2"?
What is half of 3/4 in?
What is two times 7/8 in?
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3
Draw line segments measuring 3 2in., 1 4in., 2 7in,
8
11
in.,
16
and 1 3in.
16
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4. Conversions
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Weight Measurement
1 ton = 2000 pounds
1 pound = 16 ounces
Liquid Measurement
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 quart = 2 pints
1 pint = 16 ounces
Time Measurement
1 year = 12 months = 52 weeks
1 month = 30 days = 4 weeks
1 week = 7 days
1 day = 24 hours
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 minute = 60 seconds
Dry Measurement
1 bushel = 4 pecks = 8 gallons
1 peck = 8 quarts = 16 pints
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5. Conversions
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40
36
37
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