GED LESSON: Unit Conversion Explanation and Practice

Convert Pounds to Ounces Video PRESS HERE

There are 16 ounces in 1 pound. To convert pounds into ounces MULTIPLY the number of pounds by 16.

Example:
How many ounces are there in 10 pounds?
Answer: 10 pounds X 16 (ounces per pound) = 160 ounces

Convert Gallons to Quarts, Pints, and Cups Video PRESS HERE

1. Convert Gallons to Quarts 
There are 4 quarts per 1 gallon. To convert gallons into quarts MULTIPLY  the number of gallons by 4.

Example
How many quarts are there in 10 gallons?
Answer: 10 gallons X 4 (quarts per gallon) = 40 quarts

2. Convert Gallons to pints
There are 8 pints in 1 gallon. To convert gallons into pints MULTIPLY the number of gallons by 8.

Example:
How many pints are there in 10 gallons?
Answer: 10 gallons X 8 (pints per gallon) = 10

3. Convert Gallons to cups
There are 16 cups in each gallon. To convert gallons to cups MULTIPLY the number of gallons by 16.

Example:
How many cups in 10 gallons?
Answer: 10 gallons X 16 (cups per gallon) = 160 cups

Converting Yards to Inches Video PRESS HERE

There are 36 inches in 1 yard. To convert yards to inches, MULTIPLY the number of yards by 36.

Example:

How many inches are there in 10 yards?
Answer: 10 yards X 36 (inches per yard) = 36 inches.