4.11.A* 4.11.B* 4.11.E*

Measurement 4th Grade

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.11.A*
estimate and use measurement tools to determine length (including perimeter), area, capacity and weight/mass using standard units SI (metric) and customary;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.11.B*
perform simple conversions between different units of length, between different units of capacity, and between different units of weight within the customary measurement system;
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.11.E*
explain the difference between weight and mass.

CONVERTING UNITS

to convert from smaller units to larger units → divide

to convert from larger units to smaller units → multiply

2 pounds = 2 pounds \times \frac{16 ounces}{1 pound} = 32 ounces

3 feet = 3 feet \times \frac{12 inches}{1 foot} = 36 inches

Measurement