Converting Customary and Metric Units of Length

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What is the conversion factor from centimeters to decimeters?

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1 decimeter (dm) = 10 centimeters (cm). Therefore, to convert cm to dm, divide by 10.

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How many meters are in a kilometer?

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1 kilometer (km) = 1,000 meters (m).

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What is the length of a standard pencil in inches?

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A standard pencil is typically 8 inches long.

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Which is longer: 5 feet or 34 inches?

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5 feet is longer. (5 feet = 60 inches, so 60 inches > 34 inches).

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How many feet are in 1 yard?

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1 yard = 3 feet.

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Convert 60 cm to dm.

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60 cm = 6 dm.

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Convert 7 km to m.

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7 km = 7,000 m.

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What is the length of a standard ruler in inches?

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A standard ruler is typically 12 inches long.

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How do you convert inches to feet?

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To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12.

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What is the relationship between meters and kilometers?

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1 kilometer = 1,000 meters.

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