Units of Mass or Weight

This lecture series discusses different units of mass in the metric and U.S. customary systems. Mass and weight are not the same thing, even though they are used interchangeably in everyday language.

Practice

Estimating mass (ounces and pounds) - Questions

1. Which is the closest to the mass of a trumpet?

Choose 1 answer:

(A) 3 ounces

(B) 3 pounds


2. Identify the most reasonable unit to measure the mass of an average adult.

Choose 1 answer:

(A) Ounces

(B) Pounds

3. Which is the closest to the mass of a composition notebook?

Choose 1 answer:

(A) 7 ounces

(B) 70 ounces



4. Identify the most reasonable unit to measure the mass of a couch.

Choose 1 answer:

(A) Ounces

(B) Pounds