Convert Between Systems Measurement Worksheet With Answers Page 4

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So, 680.4 grams is approximately 1.5 pounds.
ANSWER:  
4-7 Convert Between Systems
1.5
10. A notebook computer has a mass of 2.25 kilograms. About how many pounds does the notebook weigh?
SOLUTION:  
Since 1 pound ≈ 0.4536 kilogram, multiply by 
.
The notebook weighs approximately 4.96 pounds.
ANSWER:  
4.96 lb
11. A glass bottle holds 3.75 cups of water. About how many milliliters of water can the bottle hold?
SOLUTION:  
Since 1 cup is about equal to 236.59 milliliters, multiply by
.
So, 3.75 cups is approximately 887.21 mL.
ANSWER:  
887.21 mL
12. A Cabbage Palmetto has a height of 80 feet. What is the approximate height of the tree in meters?
SOLUTION:  
Since 1 foot ≈ 0.30 meter, multiply by 
.
The tree is approximately 24 meters tall.
ANSWER:  
24 m
Persevere with Problems
Determine the greater amount for the situation.
13. Which box is greater, a 1.5-pound box of raisins or a 650-gram box of raisins?
SOLUTION:  
Since 1 pound ≈ 453.6 grams, multiply 1.5 pounds by 
.
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