Measures of Weight
Weight is measured in ounces, pounds, and tons. Use the conversion factors in Table 10.2 and follow the rules stated in the Basic Concepts.
Examples
Example 1
Change 9 pounds to ounces.
Solution 1
9 lb × 16 oz = 144 oz
Example 2
Change 11,000 pounds to tons.
Solution 2
11,000 ÷ 2000 = 5.5 T
Example 3
Change 2 tons to ounces.
Solution 3
Example 4
Change 14 pounds 3 ounces to ounces.
Solution 4
14 lb × 16 oz = 224 oz
224 oz + 3 oz = 227 oz
Example 5
Change 70 ounces to pounds and write the remainder in ounces.
Solution 5
Hence, the answer is 4 lb 6 oz.
Measures of Weight Practice Problems
Practice
Change:
1. 13 lb to ounces
2. 26,000 lb to tons
3. 3 lb 14 oz to ounces
4. 56 oz to pounds (write the remainder in ounces)
5. 4.5 T to ounces
6. 3000 oz to pounds
7. 5 oz to pounds
8. 1 T 600 lb to pounds
9. 1,440,000 oz to tons
10. 
Answers
1. 208 oz
2. 13 T
3. 62 oz
4. 3 lb 8 oz
5. 144,000 oz
6. 187.5 lb
7. 0.3125 lb
8. 2600 lb
9. 45 T
10. 44 oz
Practice problems for these concepts can be found at: Measurement Practice Test.
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