Customary Length Conversions

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What do you do when converting from a larger unit of measure to a smaller unit?

Back

You multiply.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How many yards are in a mile?

Back

1 mile = 1,760 yards.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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How many inches are in 8 feet?

Back

8 feet = 96 inches.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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How many feet are in 3 yards?

Back

3 yards = 9 feet.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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Which is smaller, 6 feet or 6 yards?

Back

6 feet is smaller than 6 yards.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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What is the conversion factor from feet to inches?

Back

1 foot = 12 inches.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If you have 5 miles, how many yards do you have?

Back

5 miles = 8,800 yards (5 miles x 1,760 yards/mile).

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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Convert 10 feet to inches.

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10 feet = 120 inches (10 feet x 12 inches/foot).

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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How many feet are in 1 yard?

Back

1 yard = 3 feet.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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What is the relationship between yards and miles?

Back

1 mile = 1,760 yards.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2