Converting Customary Units of Measurement

We have been working on converting Customary Units of measurement in Math. In problems which involve measurements such as width, length, height, weight, capacity or temperature, it is often necessary to convert from one measurement unit to another.

Basic Conversion Rule:

To convert from a LARGER unit to a SMALLER unit...MULTIPLY

To convert from a SMALLER unit to a LARGER unit...DIVIDE

We have four different strategies that we have learned to help us with conversions.

1. Draw a picture.

2. Make a t-chart.

3. Use the saying.

4. Use a proportion.

Here are a couple of videos that further explain conversions in the customary system:

Conversion Example

Customary Units of Length

Here are some games that will help solidify this skill:

Customary Best Match

Ruler Game

Capacity Match Up

Artie Ounces Soda Jerk – Units of Volume Game

Please let me know if you have any questions!