Customary units are the traditional units of measurement used in the United States for length, weight, and volume. These units are often referred to as standard units and are commonly used in everyday life for cooking, construction, and other activities. Understanding how to convert between customary units is essential for accurate measurements.
When converting between customary units of length, it’s important to know the relationships between inches, feet, yards, and miles. Here is a handy conversion chart to help you make quick calculations:
Customary Unit Conversion Chart
| Inches | Feet | Yards | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0833 | 0.0278 | 0.0000158 |
| 12 | 1 | 0.3333 | 0.0001894 |
| 36 | 3 | 1 | 0.0005682 |
| 63,360 | 5,280 | 1,760 | 1 |
Weight Conversion Chart
Converting between customary units of weight, such as ounces, pounds, and tons, can be simplified with the help of a conversion chart. Here is a reference chart for weight conversions:
| Ounces | Pounds | Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0625 | 0.0000313 |
| 16 | 1 | 0.0005 |
| 32,000 | 2,000 | 1 |