Weight
Is determined by the mass of an object.
Ounce (oz)
A customary unit of weight equal to 1/10 of a pound.
Pound (lb)
A customary unit of weight equal to 16 ounces. (16 ounces = 1 pound)
Ton
A customary unit of weight equal to 2000 pounds.
Mass
The amount of matter in an object.
Gram (g)
A unit of mass in the metric measurement system. (Ex. one large paper clip is about 1 gram)
Kilogram (kg)
A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 grams. (1000 grams = 1 kilogram)
Capacity
The greatest amount that a container can hold.
Cup (c)
A customary unit of capacity equal to 8 fluid ounces. (1 cup = 8 fluid ounces)
Quart (qt)
A customary unit of capacity equal to 4 cups or 2 pints. (1 quart = 4 cups or 1 quart = 2 pints)
Pint (pt)
A customary unit of capacity equal to 2 cups. (1 pint = 2 cups)
Gallon (gal)
A customary unit of capacity equal to 4 quarts. (1 gallon = 4 quarts)
Milliliter (ml)
A metric unit of capacity where 1000 milliliters equal 1 liter. (1000 milliliter = 1 liter. Ex. A tear drop)
Liter (l)
Is the basic unit of capacity in the metric system. (1 liter = 1000 milliliter; Ex. A large water bottle)