Measuring Up - Cups, Pints, Quarts, Gallons, Ounces, and Pounds
Is a Pint Always a Pound?
No, the saying "A Pint's a Pound, the World Around" is not entirely accurate. While a pint of water weighs approximately one pound (16 ounces), this does not hold true for all substances due to differences in density.
How Do You Convert Between Cups, Pints, Quarts, and Gallons?
Here’s a quick reference for liquid volume conversions in the US customary system:
1 gallon = 4 quarts 1 quart = 2 pints 1 pint = 2 cups 1 cup = 8 fluid ouncesWhat Are the Key Units for Weight Measurement?
The customary units for weight include:
16 ounces (oz) = 1 pound (lb) 2,000 pounds = 1 tonThese are often memorized with songs or rhymes to simplify learning.
