Ch5.1 Units of Measure
- 1. Ch5.1_UnitsOfMeasure.notebook November 10, 2011 Chapter 5.1 Ratios and Units of Measure
- 2. Ch5.1_UnitsOfMeasure.notebook November 10, 2011 1 cup = 16 oz 1 pint = 2 cups 1 lb = 16 oz 1 quart = 2 pints 1 Ton = 2000 lbs 1 gallon = 4 quarts 1 mile = 5280 feet 1 Liter = 1000 milliliters 1 yard = 3 feet 1 Kiloliters = 1000 liters 1 foot = 12 inches 1 meter = 1000 millimeters 1 Kilometers = 1000 meters 1 gram = 1000 milligrams 1 Kilogram = 1000 grams
- 3. Ch5.1_UnitsOfMeasure.notebook November 10, 2011 Example: How many milliliters are in 2.35 liters? 2.35 liters milliliters 1 liters 2.35 x 1000 = 2,350 millileters Example: How many ounces are in 1 pint? 1 pint cups ounces 1 pints cups 1 x 2 x 16 = 32 ounces
- 4. Ch5.1_UnitsOfMeasure.notebook November 10, 2011 How many hours in a week? How many inches in 5 miles? How many mg in 5.32 kg? How many minutes in 3 years?
- 5. Ch5.1_UnitsOfMeasure.notebook November 10, 2011 Writing Ratios in Lowest Terms Write the ratio of 3 ft. to 20 inches in lowest terms ___3 ft.___ Write as a fraction 20 inches ___3 ft.___ 36 inches Use the same units 20 inches = 20 inches 36 9 Reduce the fraction 20 = 5