MTH1W - Grade 9 Math (5.9) Measurement Systems & Conversions

Flashcards for MTH1W - Grade 9 Math (5.9) on Measurement Systems & Conversions

What measurement system is primarily used in Canada?

Metric system

What are the common metric conversions?

Length, Capacity/Volume, Mass

What are the common imperial conversions?

Length, Capacity/Volume, Mass

List the metric conversions for length.

10 mm = 1 cm, 100 cm = 1 m, 1000 m = 1 km

List the metric conversions for capacity/volume.

1000 mL = 1 L

List the metric conversions for mass.

1000 g = 1 kg, 1000 kg = 1 t

List the imperial conversions for length.

12 in = 1 ft, 3 ft = 1 yard, 1760 yards = 1 mile

List the imperial conversions for capacity/volume.

16 fluid ounces = 1 pint, 2 pints = 1 quart, 8 pints = 1 gallon

List the imperial conversions for mass.

16 ounces = 1 lb, 2000 lbs = 1 ton (US)

What are the approximate conversions between commonly used metric and imperial units of measure for length?

30.48 cm = 1 ft, 2.54 cm = 1 in, 1.6 km = 1 mile

What are the approximate conversions between commonly used metric and imperial units of measure for Capacity/Volume?

29.574 mL = 1 fluid ounce, 0.473 L = 1 pint, 3.785 L = 1 gallon

What are the approximate conversions between commonly used metric and imperial units of measure for mass?

28.35 g = 1 ounce, 0.454 kg = 1 lb, 0.907 t = 1 ton (US)