Customary Unit Conversion Practice
Practice converting between customary units of length, weight, and capacity for Grade 3.
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Customary Unit Conversion Practice
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Read each question carefully and convert the customary units as instructed. Use the conversion chart below to help you.
Conversion Chart
Length:
1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 3 feet
Weight:
1 pound = 16 ounces
Capacity:
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts
Fill in the blank with the correct conversion.
1. 3 feet = inches
2. 2 yards = feet
3. 24 inches = feet
4. 9 feet = yards
Look at the ruler below. What is the length of the object shown in inches?

Choose the correct conversion.
5. How many ounces are in 2 pounds?
16 ounces
24 ounces
32 ounces
48 ounces
6. Which is heavier: 1 pound or 10 ounces?
1 pound
10 ounces
They are the same
Cannot tell
Complete the following capacity conversions.
7. 4 cups = fluid ounces
8. 3 pints = cups
9. 8 quarts = gallons
10. 1 gallon = pints
Determine if the following statements are true or false.
11. There are 36 inches in 1 yard.
True
False
12. 1 quart is less than 1 pint.
True
False
Solve the following word problems.
13. Sarah bought 3 feet of ribbon. How many inches of ribbon did she buy?
14. A jug contains 2 gallons of water. How many quarts of water are in the jug?