Units of weight

When babies are born, they always get their weight measured in pounds and ounces. You're probably used to getting your own weight measured in pounds, but what are ounces? This MightyOwl video is all about units of weight and their conversions. By the end of the lesson, you'll be ready to weigh things in pounds, ounces, and tons, and even convert between the units.

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1

Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table. For example, know that 1 ft is 12 times as long as 1 in. Express the length of a 4 ft snake as 48 in. Generate a conversion table for feet and inches listing the number pairs (1, 12), (2, 24), (3, 36), ...

Units of weight

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