In this Grade 6 lesson from Reveal Math, Course 1 (Module 1: Ratios and Rates), students learn to convert customary units of length, weight, and capacity using ratio reasoning and unit ratios. They practice setting up equivalent ratios and using bar diagrams to convert between units such as pints to fluid ounces or gallons to cups. The lesson builds on students' understanding of ratio relationships to explain why numerical values increase when converting from larger to smaller units.
Section 1
Customary Unit Conversion Factors
A conversion factor is a ratio of two equivalent measurements. Because the two quantities represent the same amount, a unit ratio (conversion factor) is essentially equal to 1. Multiplying by this ratio changes the unit but not the actual underlying value.
Below are common conversion factors for the customary system:
Section 2
Convert Using Equivalent Ratios
To convert units, you can create an equivalent ratio by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a known conversion rate by the same number:
Book overview
Jump across lessons in the current chapter without opening the full course modal.
Continue this chapter
Expand to review the lesson summary and core properties.
Section 1
Customary Unit Conversion Factors
A conversion factor is a ratio of two equivalent measurements. Because the two quantities represent the same amount, a unit ratio (conversion factor) is essentially equal to 1. Multiplying by this ratio changes the unit but not the actual underlying value.
Below are common conversion factors for the customary system:
Section 2
Convert Using Equivalent Ratios
To convert units, you can create an equivalent ratio by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator of a known conversion rate by the same number:
Book overview
Jump across lessons in the current chapter without opening the full course modal.
Continue this chapter