Unit 7: Measurements 1

Length: A length is a measurement of the distance along the

edge of something.
Weight is a measure of how heavy
something is.
 A kilogram is a metric unit of weight
equal
to 1000 grams or about 2.2 pounds

A pound is an imperial unit of weight

Equal to 16 ounces or about 0.45 kilograms
1. What is the difference between the imperial system
and the metric system?

2. What are some common units of measurement in your

country?