Mechanics: Abbreviations - Units of Measure
- Use abbreviations for units of measure. Most abbreviations are the same for singular and plural units.
Examples
- in.—inch(es)
- km.—kilometer(s)
- L—liter(s)
- ft.—foot (feet)
- kg.—kilogram(s)
- oz.—ounce(s)
- hr.—hour(s)
Mechanics: Abbreviations - Units of Measure Worksheet
Write each sentence. Abbreviate each word in parentheses ( ).
1. My cousin is now 6 (feet) tall.
2. I weighed 7 (pounds), 2 (ounces) at birth.
3. We worked for 7 (hours) in a row yesterday.
4. My tomato plant grew 8 (inches) last week.
5. It took us 3 (hours) to drive 130 (kilometers).