Converting Feet and Inches to Centimeters

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert measurements from feet and inches to centimeters. The process involves first converting feet to inches by multiplying by 12, then adding any additional inches. Once the total inches are calculated, they are converted to centimeters by multiplying by 2.54. The video provides a step-by-step example using a height of 5 feet 7 inches, which is converted to 170.18 centimeters. The tutorial is designed to help viewers understand and perform these conversions accurately.

What is the first step in converting feet and inches to centimeters?

• Convert inches to feet

• Convert feet to meters

• Convert feet to inches

• Convert inches to meters

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How do you convert feet to inches?

• Add 12

• Multiply by 12

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 12

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After converting feet to inches, what is the next step?

• Divide by 2.54

• Add the original inches

• Multiply by 2.54

• Subtract the original inches

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What is the total number of inches in 5 feet 7 inches?

• 67 inches

• 60 inches

• 72 inches

• 77 inches

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How many centimeters are there in one inch?

• 2.54 cm

• 1.54 cm

• 2.34 cm

• 3.14 cm

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What is the final step in converting inches to centimeters?

• Divide by 2.54

• Multiply by 2.54

• Add 2.54

• Subtract 2.54

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If you have 67 inches, how many centimeters is that?

• 190.18 cm

• 160.18 cm

• 170.18 cm

• 180.18 cm

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What is the purpose of multiplying by 2.54 in the conversion process?

• To convert feet to inches

• To convert inches to centimeters

• To convert meters to centimeters

• To convert centimeters to inches

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