How can we use the concept:
The following conversion chart is helpful when converting from pints to quarts:
Conversion of Standard Units
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts
From this chart, we can see that 1 quart = 2 pints. We can use this information to determine other problems that involve converting from quarts to pints, or from pints to quarts.
Sample Math Problems
1. Find how many pints are in 3 quarts.
Solution:
Solution:
Using the conversion chart, we know that 1 quart = 2 pints.
2 quarts would equal 4 pints, and 3 quarts would equal 6 pints.
3 quarts = 6 pints
2. Which sign makes the following true?
2 quarts 2 pints
A. >
B. <
C. =
Solution:
We know that 1 quart equals 2 pints, and 2 quarts = 4 pints, so the correct sign would be A. >
2 quarts > 2 pints
3. Jane used 2 pints of lemon juice for her lemonade. Carrie used 1 quart of lemon juice for her lemonade. Who used the most lemon juice?
A. Jane
B. Carrie
C. Both used the same amount of lemon juice
B. Carrie
C. Both used the same amount of lemon juice
Solution:
Using the conversion chart, we know that 1 quart = 2 pints. Since these measurements are equal, the correct answer is C. Both used the same amount of juice.
4. Tom divides 8 quarts of juice evenly into 8 bottles. How many pints of juice are in each bottle?
Solution:
1 quart = 2 pints
so
8 quarts = 16 pints
16 pints divided into 8 bottles = 2 pints
16 ÷ 8 = 2
There are 2 pints of juice in each bottle
