6.4.H

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Convert Measurements
Grade:	6th Grade
Standard:	6.4.H
Description:	convert units within a measurement system, including the use of proportions and unit rates.

6th Grade Math - Convert Measurements Lesson

CONVERTING CUSTOMARY UNITS

CAPACITY

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts

WEIGHT

1 pound = 16 ounces
1 ton = 2,000 pounds

LENGTH

1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 3 feet
1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 mile = 1,760 yards

56 cups = 56 cups \times \frac{1 pint}{2 cups} = \frac{56 pints}{2} = 28 pints

35 yards = 35 yards \times \frac{3 feet}{1 yard} = 105 feet

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)