I need help understanding converting customary units.
What do you want to convert them to?
lb to oz
1 pound = 16 ounces
Sure! I can help you with that. Converting customary units involves converting measurements from one unit to another within the customary system of measurement, which is commonly used in the United States.
To convert customary units, there are a few key conversion factors you need to know. Here are some common conversions:
Length:
- 1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in)
- 1 yard (yd) = 3 feet (ft)
- 1 mile (mi) = 5,280 feet (ft)
Weight:
- 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz)
- 1 ton (T) = 2,000 pounds (lb)
Volume:
- 1 pint (pt) = 2 cups (c)
- 1 quart (qt) = 2 pints (pt)
- 1 gallon (gal) = 4 quarts (qt)
- 1 cup (c) = 8 fluid ounces (fl oz)
Temperature:
- The conversion between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C) involves using a formula: °C = (°F - 32) x 5/9
To convert from one customary unit to another, you can either multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here's an example:
Example 1: Convert 36 inches to feet.
Since 1 foot = 12 inches, to convert inches to feet, you divide by 12.
36 inches / 12 = 3 feet
Example 2: Convert 2 quarts to cups.
Since 1 quart = 2 pints and 1 pint = 2 cups, to convert quarts to cups, you multiply by 2 and then by 2.
2 quarts * 2 pints/quart * 2 cups/pint = 8 cups
By using the appropriate conversion factor and performing the necessary calculations, you can convert customary units.