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This guide explains how to calculate the weight of objects on the Moon based on their weight on Earth. For example, an object weighing 1 lb on Earth weighs 0.17 lb on the Moon. To find the weight of a 4 lb dumbbell on the Moon, simply multiply 4 by 0.17, which equals 0.68 lb. The decimal placement is determined by counting the total decimal places in the numbers being multiplied. This method can be applied to any weight for accurate conversions and understanding of lunar gravity.
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Additional Example 1: Science Application Something that weighs 1 lb on Earth weighs 0.17 lb on the Moon. How much would a 4 lb dumbbell weigh on the Moon? Multiply 4 by 0.17, since 1 pound on Earth is 0.17 pound on the Moon. 4 0.17 17 Multiply as you would with whole numbers. 4 68
Additional Example 1 Continued Something that weighs 1 lb on Earth weighs 0.17 lb on the Moon. How much would a 4 lb dumbbell weigh on the Moon? Place the decimal point by adding the number of decimal places in the numbers multiplied. 0.17 2 decimal places 4 + 0 decimal places 0.68 2 decimal places A 4 lb dumbbell on Earth weighs 0.68 lb on the Moon.
Check It Out: Example 1 Something that weighs 1 lb on Earth weighs 0.17 lb on the Moon. How much would a 7 lb dumbbell weigh on the Moon? 7 × 0.17 = 1.19 lb
