Converting Measurements in 6th Grade Math

The video tutorial covers the concept of conversions, explaining how to convert between different units such as feet to yards and miles to yards. It emphasizes the importance of knowing standard conversions and demonstrates the process through examples. The tutorial also includes a comparison between different units, highlighting the need to convert to a common unit for accurate comparison.

How many inches are there in one foot?

• 12 inches

• 3 inches

• 36 inches

• 1 inch

What is the conversion factor from feet to yards?

• 1 yard = 3 feet

• 1 yard = 12 feet

• 1 yard = 1 foot

• 1 yard = 36 feet

What is the first step in making a unit conversion?

• Multiply by the conversion factor

• Divide by the conversion factor

• Subtract the conversion factor

• Add the conversion factor

In the conversion of 14 feet to yards, what is the resulting fraction before simplification?

• 14 yards / 3

• 14 yards / 1

• 3 yards / 14

• 1 yard / 14

When converting units, what should be placed on the top of the fraction bar to cancel out the original unit?

• The unit you are converting to

• No unit is needed

• The unit you are converting from

• Any unit

What does it mean to 'cancel out' units in a conversion?

• To remove units by division

• To multiply units together

• To add units together

• To ignore the units

How many yards are there in 3 miles?

• 1760 yards

• 5280 yards

• 1609 yards

• 1000 yards

What is the correct conversion factor from miles to yards?

• 1 mile = 1760 yards

• 1 mile = 3 yards

• 1 mile = 5280 yards

• 1 mile = 1000 yards

How many inches are there in 1 and 1/2 foot?

• 12 inches

• 18 inches

• 30 inches

• 24 inches

Which is greater, 1 and 1/2 foot or 16 inches?

• Cannot be determined

• 16 inches

• 1 and 1/2 foot

• Both are equal