{"id":2079,"date":"2022-04-26T07:22:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T07:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=2079"},"modified":"2024-02-19T08:27:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T08:27:28","slug":"weight-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/weight","title":{"rendered":"Weight Measurement &#8211; Definition With Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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-f83fe396-bb7d-44c1-943d-736e1c131c3a\" 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\/weight#0-weight-measurement>Weight Measurement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/weight#1-what-is-weight-measurement>What is Weight Measurement?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/weight#2-units-of-weight-measurement>Units of Weight Measurement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/weight#6-solved-examples>Solved Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/weight#7-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/weight#8-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-weight-measurement\">Weight Measurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know your <strong>weight<\/strong>? Well, we measure our <strong>weights<\/strong> using a weighing machine. It looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/digital-weighing-machine.png\" alt=\"Digital weighing machine\" class=\"wp-image-40333\" title=\"Digital weighing machine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/digital-weighing-machine.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/digital-weighing-machine-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\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\"><!-- pods:access-notices\/user\/content-hidden {&quot;object_type&quot;:&quot;post_type&quot;,&quot;object_name&quot;:&quot;sl_games&quot;,&quot;item_id&quot;:null} --><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">More Games<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-games-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-what-is-weight-measurement\">What is Weight Measurement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weight<\/strong> determines how heavy an object or quantity of a substance is. A body with more <strong>weight<\/strong> is considered heavy, like an elephant or a bus. On the other hand, a body of less <strong>weight<\/strong> is called light. A feather, a leaf, and a bubble are all light in <strong>weight<\/strong>. We can also compare two or more objects and determine which is heavier or lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-to-illustrate-weight-depends-on-the-size.png\" alt=\"Example to illustrate weight depends on the size\" class=\"wp-image-40334\" title=\"Example to illustrate weight depends on the size\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-to-illustrate-weight-depends-on-the-size.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-to-illustrate-weight-depends-on-the-size-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, the adult dog in the picture is heavier in terms of <strong>weight. <\/strong>And the cute little puppy is lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We have different weighing machines or scales to determine the <strong>weights<\/strong> of different things. The <strong>weight<\/strong> of an object can be measured using different types of weighing scales. A scale or balance is a device used to measure <strong>weight<\/strong> or mass. These are also known as mass scales, <strong>weight measurement<\/strong> scales, mass balances, and <strong>weight<\/strong> balances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weight-measurement-tools.png\" alt=\"Weight measurement tools\" class=\"wp-image-40335\" title=\"Weight measurement tools\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weight-measurement-tools.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/weight-measurement-tools-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><!-- pods:access-notices\/user\/content-hidden {&quot;object_type&quot;:&quot;post_type&quot;,&quot;object_name&quot;:&quot;sl_worksheets&quot;,&quot;item_id&quot;:null} --><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">More Worksheets<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-worksheets-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-units-of-weight-measurement\">Units of Weight Measurement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-metric-units-of-weight-measurement-\"><strong>Metric Units of Weight Measurement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Using instruments, the gram (g) and kilogram (kg) measure how heavy an object is. The International System of Units (SI) is the metric system used universally as a standard for measurements. The SI unit of mass (or <strong>weight<\/strong>) is the <strong>kilogram <\/strong>(kg). When we buy groceries, they are measured in <strong>weight<\/strong> units such as grams and kilograms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gram:<\/strong> A gram is a metric unit of mass (or <strong>weight<\/strong>). It is abbreviated as g<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1,000 grams <\/strong>$= 1$<strong> kilogram<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kilogram: <\/strong>A kilogram is a measure of mass (or <strong>weight<\/strong>). It is abbreviated as kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 kg <\/strong>$=$<strong> 1000 grams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Here is a chart used for the conversion of metric units of <strong>weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/conversion-formula-for-converting-kilograms-to-grams.png\" alt=\"Conversion formula for converting kilograms to grams\" class=\"wp-image-40336\" title=\"Conversion formula for converting kilograms to grams\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/conversion-formula-for-converting-kilograms-to-grams.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/conversion-formula-for-converting-kilograms-to-grams-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-customary-units-of-weight-measurement-\"><strong>Customary Units of Weight Measurement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is the US Standard Unit (English Unit or Customary Unit). The US customary units for measuring <strong>weight<\/strong> are ounces, pounds, and tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ounce: <\/strong>An ounce is an<strong> <\/strong>imperial measure of <strong>weight<\/strong>. It is abbreviated as oz. An ounce is equivalent to 28.35 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Also, <strong>16 ounces <\/strong>$= 1$<strong> pound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pound: <\/strong>A pound is an imperial unit of mass (or <strong>weight<\/strong>). It is abbreviated as lb. A pound is defined as 0.454 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Also, <strong>1 pound <\/strong>$= 16$<strong> ounces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Fun Fact about Pounds<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em>\u201clb\u201d is an abbreviation for the Latin word <em>libra<\/em>, the seventh sign of the zodiac symbolized by scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ton: <\/strong>A ton is a standard unit for measuring mass (or <strong>weight<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">1 ton $= 1000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Also, <strong>1 ton <\/strong>$= 2000$<strong> pounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a chart that is used for the conversion of customary units of <strong>weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/conversion-formulas-for-standard-units-of-weight-measurement.png\" alt=\"Conversion formulas for standard units of weight measurement\" class=\"wp-image-40337\" title=\"Conversion formulas for standard units of weight measurement\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/conversion-formulas-for-standard-units-of-weight-measurement.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/conversion-formulas-for-standard-units-of-weight-measurement-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-fun-facts\">Fun Facts!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The <strong>weight<\/strong> of an object can vary as per its geographical location on Earth. This is because gravity is weaker in certain locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A person standing at sea level weighs slightly more than they would on top of a mountain peak.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">An object or person on the moon would weigh<em> <\/em>16.5% of its <strong>weight<\/strong> on earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Earth weighs 81 times more than the moon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-solved-examples\">Solved Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>1. Which is heavier, a football or a baseball?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Illustration-of-the-dependency-of-weight-measurement-on-size-of-object.png\" alt=\"Illustration of the dependency of weight measurement on size of object\" class=\"wp-image-40338\" title=\"Illustration of the dependency of weight measurement on size of object\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Illustration-of-the-dependency-of-weight-measurement-on-size-of-object.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Illustration-of-the-dependency-of-weight-measurement-on-size-of-object-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>A football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A football is heavier than a baseball. This is because football has more<strong> weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Convert 8 pounds to ounces.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We know that 1 pound $= 16$ ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, 8 pounds $= 8 \\times 16$ ounces $= 128$ ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, 8 pounds $=128$ ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Convert 12 tons to kg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We know that 1 ton $= 1000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So, 12 tons $= 12 \\times 1000$ kg $= 12,000$ kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Weight Measurement - 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\">Convert 4 pounds to ounces.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">62 ounces<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">64 ounces<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">2 ounces<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">32 ounces<\/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: 64 ounces<br\/>We know that 1 pound $= 16$ ounces<br>\r\nSo, 4 pounds $= 4 \\times 16$ ounces $= 64$ ounces<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Rachel has 32 ounces of butter. Help her calculate how much it weighs in pounds.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">2 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">8 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">6 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">4 pounds<\/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: 2 pounds<br\/>1 pound $= 16$ ounces<br>\r\nSo, 32 ounces $= 32 \\div 16 = 2$ pounds<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Convert 5 tons to pounds.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">2000 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">5000 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">10,000 pounds<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">20,000 pounds<\/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: 10,000 pounds<br\/>1 ton $= 2000$ pounds<br>\r\nSo, 5 tons $= 5 \\times 2000$ pounds $= 10000$ pounds<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                \"targetName\": \"Math\"\n              }] ,\n        \"name\": \"Weight Measurement - 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id=\"8-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\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-0-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\"><strong>What is the SI unit of weight?<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International System of Units (SI) is the metric system used universally as a standard for measurements. The SI unit of mass is the <strong>kilogram (kg)<\/strong>.<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\"><strong>How can we measure weight?<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>weight<\/strong> of an object can be measured using different types of weighing scales. A scale or balance is a device used to measure <strong>weight<\/strong> or mass. These are also known as mass scales, weight scales, mass balances, and weight balances.<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\"><strong>Which units do weighing scales employ to measure weight?<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weighing scales use standard units such as milligrams, grams, and kilograms to measure the <strong>weight<\/strong> of different objects.<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\"><strong>What are weights made up of?<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>weight<\/strong> is a piece of metal known to weigh a definite amount. Nowadays, <strong>weights<\/strong> are available in plastic and various other materials.<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\"><strong>What are the US Standard Units of weight?<\/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-bed3c7b0-55ba-426f-a18e-5fd1b4b61975\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The US Standard Units or the Customary System measures <strong>weight<\/strong> or mass in ounces, pounds, and tons.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weight Measurement Do you know your weight? Well, we measure our weights using a weighing machine. It looks something like this: Recommended Games More Games What is Weight Measurement? Weight determines how heavy an object or quantity of a substance is. 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