# Customary System – Definition with Examples

## What does the Customary System Mean?

The customary system of measurement, also called the U.S. Customary System, is based on the English system of measurement. In math, the customary system can be defined as a set of weights and measures used for measuring length, weight, capacity and temperature.

Length and distances in the customary system are measured in inches, feet, yards and miles.

The U.S. customary weight measurement units are ounces, pounds, and tons.

The U.S customary capacity or volume measurement units are ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.

The U.S customary temperature measurement unit is degree Fahrenheit.  1 Degree Celsius = 33.8 Degree Fahrenheit

## Let’s do it!

Instead of handing our word problem worksheets to your child, site real life instances  in which the child is required to measure length, weight or capacity and convert bigger customary units into smaller units or convert metric units into customary units and vice versa.