Converting Feet and Inches

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert measurements from feet and inches to just inches. He begins by introducing the concept and the conversion factor, which is 1 foot equals 12 inches. The video includes two examples: converting 2 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 3 inches into inches. Each example is broken down into steps, showing how to multiply the feet by 12 and then add the remaining inches. The video concludes with a summary of the conversion process.

What is the basic rule for converting feet to inches?

• 1 foot equals 20 inches

• 1 foot equals 15 inches

• 1 foot equals 12 inches

• 1 foot equals 10 inches

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How many inches are there in 2 feet?

• 26 inches

• 24 inches

• 22 inches

• 20 inches

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If you have 2 feet and 10 inches, how many total inches do you have?

• 32 inches

• 36 inches

• 30 inches

• 34 inches

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What is the first step in converting 6 feet 3 inches to inches?

• Multiply 6 feet by 12

• Subtract 3 inches from 6 feet

• Multiply 6 feet by 10

• Add 3 inches to 6 feet

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How many inches are there in 6 feet?

• 60 inches

• 66 inches

• 72 inches

• 78 inches

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What is the total number of inches in 6 feet 3 inches?

• 77 inches

• 75 inches

• 73 inches

• 70 inches

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What is the final step in converting feet and inches to just inches?

• Subtract the inches from the feet

• Add the inches to the converted feet

• Divide the feet by 12

• Multiply the inches by 12

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What is the purpose of converting feet and inches to just inches?

• To simplify measurements

• To make calculations harder

• To increase the number of units

• To convert to metric system

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