{"id":1937,"date":"2022-04-25T08:37:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T08:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1937"},"modified":"2023-07-22T06:51:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T06:51:21","slug":"customary-units-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units","title":{"rendered":"Customary Units of Measurement \u2013 Definition with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-4d4fc3a5-b134-4d9f-b7de-fc8cc2a001e3\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units#0-what-are-customary-units>What Are Customary Units?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units#2-us-customary-units>U.S. Customary Units<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units#8-metric-system-vs-customary-system>Metric System vs. Customary System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units#11-solved-examples-on-customary-units>Solved Examples on Customary Units<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units#12-practice-problems-on-customary-units>Practice Problems on Customary Units<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/customary-units#13-frequently-asked-questions-on-customary-units>Frequently Asked Questions on Customary Units<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-customary-units\">What Are Customary Units?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The customary system of measurement, also called the U.S. Customary System, uses customary units. It is based on the English system of measurement.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customary units are a system of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement\">measurement<\/a> commonly used in the United States for everyday purposes, such as measuring length, weight, capacity, and temperature. Unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/metric-system\">metric system<\/a>, which is widely used around the world, the customary system is specific to the United States and a few other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/compare-the-units-of-length\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/measurement_comp_metric_length_pt.png\" alt=\"Compare the Units of Length 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objects. Example: Length of a sharpener.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foot:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/foot\">Foot<\/a> is used to measure short height and distances. Example: Height of a chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Yard:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/yard\">Yard<\/a> is used to measure length of longer distance. Example: Length of a basketball field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A paperclip is about 1 <strong>inch<\/strong> long.<br>A measuring ruler is 1 <strong>foot<\/strong> long.<br>A hockey stick is 1 <strong>yard<\/strong> long approx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some conversions based on the customary units of length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 foot (ft) $= 12$ inches (in.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 yard (yd) $= 3$ feet (ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 mile (mi) $= 5,280$ feet (ft)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-customary-units-of-weight\">Customary Units of Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We can use the customary units like ounce, pound, and ton to measure weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ounce:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ounce\">Ounce<\/a> is used to measure the weight of small objects. Example: weight of a tomato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pound:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/pound\">Pound<\/a> is used to measure weight of a body or furniture. Example: weight of a chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ton:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/ton\">Ton<\/a> is used to measure the weight of large, heavier things. Example: weight of a truck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pencil weighs about 1 <strong>ounce<\/strong>.<br>A loaf of bread is about 1 <strong>pound<\/strong>.<br>An African elephant weighs about 1 <strong>ton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some conversions based on the customary units of weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 pound (lb.) $= 16$ ounces (oz.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 ton $= 2,000$ lbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-customary-units-of-capacity\">Customary Units of Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We can use the customary units like fluid ounce, cup, pint, quart, and gallon to measure capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fluid Ounce: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/fluid-ounce\">Fluid ounce<\/a> (fl oz or fl. oz.) is used to measure the capacity of a liquid in very less quantities. For example: Fluid ounces of milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cup:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/cup\">Cup<\/a> (c) is used to measure the capacity of a liquid in less quantities. For example: A cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pint: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/pint\">Pint<\/a> (pt) is used to measure the capacity of a liquid in medium quantities. For example: A pint of cold drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quart:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/quart\">Quart<\/a> (qt) is used to measure a little large capacity of liquid. For example: A quart of liquid detergent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gallon: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/gallon\">Gallon<\/a> (gal) is used to measure large capacity of liquid. For example: A gallon of water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two bottles of ink hold about 1 fluid ounce.<br>A teacup has a capacity of 1 cup.<br>A large glass has a capacity of 1 pint.<br>A packet of liquid cleanser contains about 1 quart.<br>A jug of water contains 1 gallon.<br>You can convert between these units. Use the table to see how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup $= 8$ fluid ounces\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 pint $= 2$ c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 quart $= 2$ pt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 gallon $= 4$ qt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-customary-units-of-area\">Customary Units of Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The US customary units of Area include square inches, square feet, square yards, and acre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$1\\; ft^{2} = 144\\; in^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$1\\; yd^{2} = 9\\; ft^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use acres and $mi^{2}$ for measuring large areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 acre $= 43,560\\; ft^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$1\\; mi^{2}\\; d$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$1\\; ft^{3} = 1,728\\; in^{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$1\\; yd^{3} = 27\\; ft^{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-customary-units-of-temperature\">Customary Units of Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the US customary system, the Fahrenheit $(^{\\circ}\\text{F})$ scale is typically used for measuring temperature. Two reference points are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$32\\; ^{\\circ}\\text{F}$: The freezing point of water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$212\\; ^{\\circ}\\text{F}$: The boiling point of water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-metric-system-vs-customary-system\">Metric System vs. Customary System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The metric system is the measurement system based on the decimal system. It uses the base units meter, liter, and gram. The international system of units (SI system), also known as the modern form of the metric system, is used across most countries in the world other than in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States follows the Customary units of measurement, which uses units like feet, quarts, and ounces for measurement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s understand some important formulas for converting metric units of length to customary units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 meter $= 39.4$ inches $= 1.09$ yards $= 3.2$ feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 centimeter $= 0.39$ inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 inch $= 2.54$ cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the metric system is preferred for scientific and international purposes due to its decimal-based structure and ease of conversion, the customary units remain prevalent in certain sectors and contexts within the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-facts-about-customary-units\">Facts about Customary Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common customary units for length include inches, feet, and miles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pounds and ounces are customary units used for measuring weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cups, pints, quarts, and gallons are customary units for measuring capacity or volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Fahrenheit scale is a customary unit for measuring temperature in the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customary units are not as widely used internationally as the metric system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we learned about the US customary units for different measurements such as length, weight, area, capacity, volume, temperature, etc. Let\u2019s solve a few examples and practice problems for better understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-solved-examples-on-customary-units\">Solved Examples on Customary Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. How many inches are in 1 yard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 yard $= 3$ feet\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 feet $= 12$ inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 yard $= 3 \\times 12$ inches $= 36$ inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. How many cubic inches are in 1 cubic yard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 yard $= 36$ inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cubic yard $= 36 \\times 36 \\times 36 = 46,656$ cubic inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. How many fluid ounces are in 2 pints?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cup (c) $= 8$ fluid ounces (fl oz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 pint (pt) $= 2$ c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 pint (pt) $= 2 \\times 8 = 16$ fluid ounces (fl oz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 pints $= 2 \\times 16 = 32$ fluid ounces (fl oz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-practice-problems-on-customary-units\">Practice Problems on Customary Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Customary Units of Measurement \u2013 Definition with Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this Quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many pints are equal to 1 gallon?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">2 pt<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">8 pt<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">16 pt<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">10 pt<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 8 pt<br\/>1 gallon (gal.) $= 4$ qt.<br>\r\n1 quart (qt.) $= 2$ pt.<br>\r\n1 gallon $= 4 \\times 2 = 8 pt<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">4 ounces = ____ pound<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">0.5<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">0.25<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">1<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">0.75<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div 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           <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\"><strong>Which countries use customary units?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\">\n\n<p>Three countries in the world use customary units: the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\"><strong>What is the advantage of using metric units instead of customary units?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\">\n\n<p>In the metric system, there is the same root word in units and only the prefix changes (for example: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/millimeter-mm\">millimeter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/centimeter\">centimeter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/decimeter\">decimeter<\/a>, etc.). So, it becomes easier to learn. In the US customary system, units do not have the same root word. (for example: inch, foot, yard). The customary units are a bit complex because you must know the conversion rates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\"><strong>Are imperial and customary systems the same?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\">\n\n<p>There is a slight difference between the imperial and customary systems.. Units like cubic inches, cubic feet, etc., are the same in both systems, but units such as bushels, gallons, etc., are different in each.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\"><strong>Do scientists use customary units?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\">\n\n<p>No, scientists do not use the customary units. They use the metric system all over the world.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\"><strong>What are SI units?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\">\n\n<p>The International System Of Units (SI) is the metric system accepted universally as a standard for measurements. The International System of Units (SI), is commonly known as the metric system (or the modern metric system).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\"><strong>What is the Customary system?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-fc773a9e-6ba8-4059-a6af-42be750cff63\">\n\n<p>The customary system or the U.S. customary system is the american measurement system based on the English system of measurement (imperial system).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Customary Units? The customary system of measurement, also called the U.S. Customary System, uses customary units. It is based on the English system of measurement.&nbsp; Customary units are a system of measurement commonly used in the United States for everyday purposes, such as measuring length, weight, capacity, and temperature. 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