Conversions in Customary Length

The video tutorial covers the concept of converting customary units of length used in the United States, such as miles, yards, feet, and inches. It explains the process of converting from larger units to smaller units by multiplication and from smaller units to larger units by division. The tutorial provides examples and practice problems to reinforce the understanding of these conversions, emphasizing the importance of identifying big and small measurements and using the correct conversion factor.

What is the equivalent of one mile in feet?

• 3 feet

• 12 inches

• 1760 yards

• 5280 feet

If you convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, what operation do you use?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

How many inches are there in 3 feet?

• 36 inches

• 12 inches

• 3 inches

• 1 inch

Convert 6 yards to feet.

• 18 feet

• 6 feet

• 2 feet

• 12 feet

When converting from miles to yards, how many yards does one mile equal?

• 5280 yards

• 1000 yards

• 1500 yards

• 1760 yards

If converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit, which operation would you use?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the result of converting 24 inches to feet?

• 6 feet

• 12 feet

• 24 feet

• 2 feet

How many yards are in 15 feet?

• 3 yards

• 45 yards

• 15 yards

• 5 yards

What is the remainder when converting 67 inches to the nearest foot?

• 7 inches

• 3 inches

• 5 inches

• 12 inches

How many feet are in 16 feet when converted to inches?

• 32 inches

• 192 inches

• 12 inches

• 160 inches