Name: ___________________________
Abbreviations for Measurements
Below are abbreviations for measurements for length, weight, and volume. These are customary and metric
abbreviations. Write the full word for each abbreviation on the line.
1. ft. ______________________________________
2. g _ _____________________________________
3. l _ _____________________________________
4. mm _ _____________________________________
5. oz. _______________________________________
6. cc _______________________________________
7. in. _ _____________________________________
8. km _______________________________________
9. mi. _______________________________________
10. gal. _______________________________________
11. yd. _______________________________________
12. tsp. _______________________________________
13. lb. _______________________________________
14. kg _______________________________________
15. tbsp.
_______________________________________
16. cm
_______________________________________
17. ml _______________________________________
18. qt. _______________________________________
19. mg _______________________________________
20. m _______________________________________
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Key
Name: ___________________________
Abbreviations for Measurements
Below are abbreviations for measurements for length, weight, and volume. These are customary and metric
abbreviations. Write the full word for each abbreviation on the line.
Either plural or singular answers are acceptable.
1. ft. ______________________________________
feet or foot
2. g _ _____________________________________
gram
3. l _ _____________________________________
liter
4. mm _ _____________________________________
millimeter
5. oz. _______________________________________
ounce
6. cc _______________________________________
cubic centimeter
7. in. _ _____________________________________
inch
8. km _______________________________________
kilometer
9. mi. _______________________________________
miles
10. gal. _______________________________________
gallon
11. yd. _______________________________________
yard
12. tsp. _______________________________________
teaspoon
13. lb. _______________________________________
pound
14. kg kilogram
_______________________________________
15. tbsp.
tablespoon
_______________________________________
16. cm
centimeter
_______________________________________
17. ml milliliter
_______________________________________
18. qt. quart
_______________________________________
19. mg milligram
_______________________________________
20. m meter
_______________________________________
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