| Chapter 11 Measurement 11-3 Measuring Weights U.S. Customary Common Units of Weight
Name and abbreviation - ounce (oz)
- pound (lb or # )
- ton (T)
Conversions Factors - 16 oz = 1 lb
- 2000 lb = 1 T
| Metric | Converting Between Ounces and Pounds Procedure - To convert ounces to pounds:
Number of pounds = | Number of ounces | | 16 ounces per pound | - To convert pounds to ounces:
Number of ounces = (number of pounds) x (16 ounces per pound) | Examples Converting Between Pounds and Tons Procedure - To convert pounds to tons:
Number of tons = | Number of pounds | | 2000 pounds per ton | - To convert tons to pounds:
Number of pounds = (number of tons) x (2000 pounds per ton) | Examples Total Weight Three cats have weights of 14 lb, 22 lb, and 18 lb. What is the total weight of these three cats? - Total weight = 14 lb + 22 lb + 18 lb = 54 lb
- The total weight of the cats is 54 lb.
Jason weighs 185 lb and must weigh 178 lb in order to qualify for the varsity westling match. How much weight does he need to lose? - Weight to lose = 185 lb - 178 lb = 7 lb.
- Jason has to lose 7 lb.
A certain type of ball bearing weights 2 1/2 oz. How much will 100 of them weigh in ources? In pounds? - Total weight = number of bearings x weight of each bearing
- Total weight = 100 bearings x 2 1/2 oz/bearing = 250 oz.
- Pounds = weight in ources/number of ounces per pound
- Total weight in pounds = 250 oz/16 oz per pound = 15.625 lb or 15 5/8 lb
needs to lose 34 lb in order to qualify for the varsity wrestling squad. If he now weighs 185 lb,
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