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Understanding Mass Measurement: Customary vs. Metric Systems

In the United States, the Customary system of measurement is used, primarily consisting of ounces (oz), pounds (lb), and tons (T), where 16 oz equals 1 lb and 2,000 lb equals 1 ton. In contrast, most of the world employs the Metric system, which uses grams (g) and kilograms (kg), with 1,000 grams equating to 1 kilogram. Notably, 1 ounce is approximately 28 grams, and 2 pounds are roughly equivalent to 1 kilogram. This guide contrasts these systems, facilitating easier understanding and conversions.

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Understanding Mass Measurement: Customary vs. Metric Systems

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  1. MEASURING MASS

  2. Customary • Customary is a system of measurement we use here in the US. • Most of the rest of the world uses the Metric system.

  3. Customary MASS: • Ounces oz. • Pounds lb. • Ton T. 16 oz.=1 pound 2,000 lb = 1 Ton

  4. Most people use… Metric • Metric is a system of measurement that most of the world uses. • The US does not use the Metric system (We use Customary).

  5. Metric MASS: • grams g • kilograms kg 1,000 grams=1 kilogram Kilo means 1,000

  6. MASS Customary Metric 1 oz. = 28 g. Grams are smaller than ounces. 2+ lbs. = 1 kg. Kilograms are bigger than pounds.

  7. MASS 16 oz.=1 pound 2,000 lb = 1 Ton Customary Metric 1,000 grams=1 kilogram Conversion 1 oz. is about 28 grams. Conversion 1 kilogram is a little more than 2 pounds.

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