Conversions

Mixed Unit Conversions

​Metric

​The metric system is a system of measurement that uses multiples of ten in the units. ​Most countries use the metric system of measurement

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​You are likely to see metric units in these fields:

• science

• mechanical (uses both systems)

• U.S. businesses that operate across international markets

​Mixed Unit to Mixed Unit

A marine biologist tagged a shark that is 3 yards 2.25 feet long. How long is the shark in meters and centimeters?

Conversion ratios:

• 1 m = 1.09 yd

• 1 ft = 0.3048 m

• 1 m = 100 cm

Multiple Choice

The distance around the outer edges of a national forest is 2 miles 13.6 yards. What is the distance around the forest in feet and inches?

5,280 ft = 1mi; 1yd = 3 ft; 1 ft = 12 in

• 10,600 ft 9.6 in.

• 47,872 ft 9.6 in.

• 10,600 ft 8.0 in.

• 3,560 ft 8.0 in.

Multiple Choice

An architect is designing a bridge that will be 24 yards 1.5 feet long. How long will the bridge be in meters and centimeters?

1 m = 1.1 yd; 3 ft = 1 yd; 0.01 m = 1 cm

• 22 m 1.5 cm

• 22 m 27.3 cm

• 24 m 1.5 cm

• 22 m 2.7 cm

Multiple Choice

The portion of the highway that needs to be repaired is 3.1 miles 14.1 feet long. How long is this in yards, feet, and inches?

1 mi = 1,760 yd; 3 ft = 1 yd; 12 in. = 1 ft

• 5,460 yd 1 ft 11.7 in.

• 5,456 yd 0 ft 3.4 in.

• 5,456 yd 12 ft 1.2 in.

• 5,460 yd 2 ft 1.2 in.

Multiple Choice

Convert 46 feet and 6 inches into meters and centimeters.

1 ft = 12 in; 1 ft = 0.3048 m; 1 m = 100 cm

• 14.2 m

• 14 m and 1.73 cm

• 14 m and 17.3 cm

• 14 m and 0.173 cm

Multiple Choice

Convert 7 meters and 79 centimeters into yards and feet.

1 m = 100 cm; 1 m = 1.09 yd; 1 yd = 3 ft

• 8 yd and 0.5 ft

• 8 yd and 1.5 ft

• 8 yd and 1 ft

• 8.4911 yd

Open Ended

The distance from the beginning of a subway to the end of the subway is 4,133 yards 2.4 feet. How long is the subway in miles, feet, and inches?

1 mi = 1,760 yd; 3 ft = 1 yd; 12 in. = 1 ft

​Lesson Wrap-up

• ​How do you convert units (single to single, mixed to single, mixed to mixed)?

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