Converting Measurements Practice Questions

1. What is the approximate volume of 15 fluid ounces (fl oz) of liquid in liters (L)? (1 fl oz = 30 mL and 1 L = 1000 mL)

   1. 0.045 L
   2. 0.05 L
   3. 0.45 L
   4. 0.5 L

2. Mike’s cat weighs 3.3 kilograms (kg). Note that a kg = 2.2 pounds (lb) and 1 lb = 16 ounces (oz). About how many ounces does Mike’s cat weigh?

   1. 10 oz
   2. 25 oz
   3. 56 oz
   4. 116 oz

3. A dosage of 2 teaspoons (t) per day of cough medicine has been prescribed. A measuring device marked in milliliters (ml) is being used. Note that 1 t = 5 mL and 1000 mL = 1 L. How many liters (L) should be ordered if the cough medicine is prescribed for 14 days?

   1. 0.01 L
   2. 0.04 L
   3. 0.14 L
   4. 1.4 L

Review your work using the explanations in Part Six of this book.