Customary Units

Customary system

The customary system of measurement is defined as a set of

weights and measures used for measuring length, weight, capacity,
and temperature. Based on the English system of measurement, it is
also known as the U.S. Customary System.

Customary Units for Length

The customary units to measure length and distances in the

customary system are inches, feet, yards, and miles.

Customary Units for Measuring Length

Inches Feet Yards Miles

We can use the given chart for conversion of one customary unit of
length to another.

Example: Convert 5 foot to inches.

1 foot = 12 inches

5 foot = 12 × 5 = 60 inches
The table given below shows the relation between customary units
and standard metric units.

Customary Customary Standard Metric

Unit Equivalent Equivalent
1 inch -- 2.54 centimeters
1 foot 12 inches 0.3048 meters
1 yard 3 feet 0.9144 meters
1 mile 1760 yards 1.609 344 kilometers

Customary Units for Weight

The U.S. customary units for measuring weight are ounces, pounds,
and tons.

Customary Units for Measuring Weight

Ounces Pound Ton

We can convert the customary unit of weight by using the giving

relations.

Example: How many ounces are there in 1 ton?

1 ton = 2000 pounds

1 pound = 16 ounces

So, 2000 pounds = 2000 × 16 = 32000 ounces

 Customary Customary Standard Metric
Unit Equivalent Equivalent

1 ounce -- 28.349523125 grams

1 pound 16 ounces 453.59237 grams
1 ton 2000 pounds 907.18474 kilograms

Customary Units for Capacity (Volume)

The U.S. customary capacity or volume measurement units are

ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.

Customary Units for Measuring Capacity (Volume)

Fluid Ounce Cup Pint Quart Gallon

Example: Convert 3 quarts to cups.

1 quart = 2 pints

3 quarts = 6 pints

1 pint = 2 cups

6 pints = 6 × 2 = 12 cups

Customary Customary Standard Metric

Unit Equivalent Equivalent
1 fluid ounce 2 tablespoons 29.5735295625 milliliters
1 cup 8 fluid ounces 236.5882365 milliliters
1 pint 2 cups 473.176473 milliliters
1 quart 2 pints 0.946352946 liters
1 gallon 4 quarts 3.785411784 liters

Customary Units for Temperature

The U.S. customary measurement unit for temperature is
°Fahrenheit.

1 °C = 33.8 °F

Fun Facts

Customary system is called the International System of Units or the

Modern Metric System.