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Customary Units of Capacity

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Customary Units of Capacity

How do measurements of length play a role in your life? Use this chart to help you convert customary units of capacity.

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Rules of Conversion

To change from a larger to a smaller unit of length, multiply.

To change from a smaller to a larger unit of length, divide.



A.Watch the instructional video. Write down all objects that are measured in customary units of capacity. Then, continue onto part B.


Video: Learn how to convert customary units of capacity


B. Fill in the blanks with customary units of capacity. Then, continue onto part C.



C. Convert the following problems. Then, continue onto part D.


A jar holds 4 gallons of water. How many quarts does the jar hold? Explain your answer.



D. Rewrite down the objects from the introductory lesson and answer the following questions.


Object 1:______________


Convert the following measurement into two other units of measurements. What is the most appropriate unit of measurement? Explain your answer.




Object 2:_______________


Convert the following measurement into two other units of measurement. Select a third object of your choice and convert the object's measurement into the the same units as object 2. Compare the objects and their measurements in a detailed response.





E. How do measurements of weight play a role in your life?

Name three objects that can be measured in units of capacity that you use everyday. Explain what unit of measurement you would use to weigh these objects and explain why you wouldn't use a different unit of measurement.







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