IXL | Abbreviate customary units of measurement

Abbreviate the unit of measurement.

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Abbreviate the unit of measurement.

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An abbreviation is a short version of a word.

Units of measurement are often abbreviated in recipes and informal writing. Below are common abbreviations for customary units of measurement. Customary units are mostly used in the U.S. Abbreviations for customary units of measurement end with a period.

foot or feet → ft.	gallon(s) → gal.	inch(es) → in.	mile(s) → mi.
ounce(s) → oz.	pint(s) → pt.	pound(s) → lb.	quart(s) → qt.
tablespoon(s) → tbsp.	teaspoon(s) → tsp.	yard(s) → yd.

Singular and plural customary units both use the same abbreviation. For example, in. is the abbreviation for both inch and inches.

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The abbreviation mi. stands for mile.

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