Converting units word problems (US customary)

The  exercise appears under the 5th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise uses word problems to better understand the conversions in the USCS system of measurement.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:


 * 1) Solve the word problem: This problem has a context-based situation with measurement in the USCS system. The student is asked to solve the problem, performing conversions as needed, and then writing the correct answer in the space provided.Cuwpuscs1.png

Strategies
Knowledge of the volume formula is encouraged to ensure success on this exercise, but area is and counting are all that are required.
 * 1) Length measurements in USCS include: inches, feet, yards, and miles.
 * 2) Mass measurements in USCS include: ounces and pounds.
 * 3) Volume measurements in USCS include: pints, quarts and gallons.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) All of the problems in this exercise are applications.
 * 2) The USCS system of measurement is used in the United States and Myanmar.