Converting Inches and Feet

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Zuri and Freddie have some magic fabric and some instructions to make superhero costumes! However, their sewing instructions want them to convert inches and feet! Let's help Zuri and Freddie by converting inches to feet and converting feet to inches!
Transcript Converting Inches and Feet
"All right Zuri, I think we have everything we need to make the superhero costumes."
"I can KNOT believe you found that magic fabric just sitting there!"
"Just one thing, it SEAMS like the sewing instructions are explaining the steps using inches AND feet."
Let's help Zuri and Freddie make their superhero costumes by Converting Inches and Feet.
When we measure length, width, or height, we can measure using inches and feet.
An inch is a small unit of length.
When we write inches, we can abbreviate using the letters
"These superhero costumes are awesome, check this out Zuri!"
"Yeah Freddie, they're SUPER!"
"I guess my superpower is going to be VERYYY useful!"
Converting Inches and Feet exercise
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Would we measure these items in inches or feet?
HintsSmaller objects are measured in inches and larger objects are measured in feet.
This banana is small so it will be measured using inches.
This table is large and will be measured using feet.
Solution- The can is small so it is measured using inches.
- The apple core is small so it is measured using inches.
- The sofa is large so it is measured using feet.
- The lamp is large so it is measured using feet.
- The pole vault is large so it is measured using feet.
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How do we convert 3 feet to inches?
HintsThis image shows how to convert 5 feet to inches.
Remember, when converting inches to feet we divide by 12 and when converting feet to inches we multiply by 12.
Solution36 is correct because when converting feet to inches we multiply to amount of feet by 12 because 1 foot is 12 inches. 3 feet times 12 will give the correct number of inches.
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Complete the conversions.
HintsWhen converting inches to feet we divide by 12 and when converting feet to inches we multiply by 12.
Example: 2 feet = 24 inches
2 x 12 = 24
Example: 24 inches = 2 feet
24 $\div$ 12 = 2
Solution- 7 feet = 84 inches (7x12 = 84)
- 48 inches = 4 feet (36 $\div$ 12 = 3)
- 72 inches = 6 feet (72 $\div$ 12 = 6).
- 9 feet = 108 inches (9 x 12 = 108)
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Which conversions are correct?
HintsTry using a ratio chart to help you find the correct statements.
When converting inches to feet we divide by 12 and when converting feet to inches we multiply by 12.
SolutionThe correct conversions are:
- 10 feet x 12 = 120 inches
- 12 inches $\div$ 12 = 1 foot
- 48 inches $\div$12 = 4 feet
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Complete the list of steps by filling in the blanks.
HintsRead the sentences carefully and start with the ones you know.
When converting inches to feet we divide by 12 and when converting feet to inches we multiply by 12.
Solution- There are twelve inches in one foot.
- To convert feet to inches, multiply the amount of feet by twelve.
- To convert inches to feet, divide the amount of inches by twelve.
- There are 12 inches in 1 foot.
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Compare the measurements.
HintsUsing a conversion chart can help to find the correct conversions.
> greater than ex. 5 > 3
< less than ex. 7 < 9
4 feet = 48 inches
Any amount of inches over 48 inches is greater than 4 feet.
Solution4 feet is the same as 48 inches, so:
- 60 inches > 4 feet
- 52 inches > 4 feet
- 3 feet < 4 feet
- 40 inches < 4 feet
- 48 inches = 4 feet