Customary Length Conversions

Front

What do you do when converting from a larger unit of measure to a smaller unit?

Back

You multiply.

Front

How many yards are in a mile?

Back

1 mile = 1,760 yards.

Front

How many inches are in 8 feet?

Back

8 feet = 96 inches.

Front

How many feet are in 3 yards?

Back

3 yards = 9 feet.

Front

Which is smaller, 6 feet or 6 yards?

Back

6 feet is smaller than 6 yards.

Front

What is the conversion factor from feet to inches?

Back

1 foot = 12 inches.

Front

If you have 5 miles, how many yards do you have?

Back

5 miles = 8,800 yards (5 miles x 1,760 yards/mile).

Front

Convert 10 feet to inches.

Back

10 feet = 120 inches (10 feet x 12 inches/foot).

Front

How many feet are in 1 yard?

Back

1 yard = 3 feet.

Front

What is the relationship between yards and miles?

Back

1 mile = 1,760 yards.