Weights and Measures Terminology Centimeter Cubic centimeters (cc) GallonGram Greenwich time Incheskilogram.

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Weights and Measures Terminology Centimeter Cubic centimeters (cc) GallonGram Greenwich time Incheskilogram

Terminology #2 Liter Metric system Military time MilliliterOuncesPintPoundquart

Weights / Measurements household Weights / Measurements household Ounces and pounds(lb.) Ounces and pounds(lb.) Inches, feet, and yards Fluid ounces,(oz), pints, quarts, and gallons.

Metric weights / measurements International Gram, Kilogram (Kg.) Millimeter, centimeter, meter (mm,cm,M.) Milliliter(ml), liter (L).

Identify common measuring equipment Liquid measuring equipment Graduated cylinders Measuring cups (household) Serving containers

Linear Measuring equipment Yardstick Tape measure Standing scale with measuring rod

Weight measuring equipment Scales Standing scale Wheelchair or chair scale Mechanical or “Hoyer” scale Bed scale

Conversions / Volume 1 ounce = 30 cc/ml. 1 cup = cc/ml= 8oz 1 pint =500 cc/ml 1 quart =1000 cc/ml = 1 liter 1 cc = 1 ml 1 teaspoon (tsp.) = 5 cc/ml 1 tablespoon (Tbsp.) = 15 cc ml

Conversions / Weight 1 Kilogram (kg) = 2.2 Pounds (lbs) 1 LB = 500 cc Length – 1 inch = 2.5 centimeters