Converting Customary and Metric Units of Length

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What is the conversion factor from centimeters to decimeters?

Back

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?

Back

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

Front

What is the length of a standard pencil in inches?

Back

A standard pencil is typically 8 inches long.

Front

Which is longer: 5 feet or 34 inches?

Back

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

Front

How many feet are in 1 yard?

Back

1 yard = 3 feet.

Front

Convert 60 cm to dm.

Back

60 cm = 6 dm.

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Convert 7 km to m.

Back

7 km = 7,000 m.

Front

What is the length of a standard ruler in inches?

Back

A standard ruler is typically 12 inches long.

Front

How do you convert inches to feet?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between meters and kilometers?

Back

1 kilometer = 1,000 meters.