Let's solve each problem on the
Measurement Conversions worksheet step by step.
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Part 1: Convert the following measurements
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1) 24 feet = ______ inches
We know:
- 1 foot = 12 inches
So:
- 24 feet = 24 × 12 =
288 inches
✔ Answer: 288 inches
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2) 15 yards = ______ feet
We know:
- 1 yard = 3 feet
So:
- 15 yards = 15 × 3 =
45 feet
✔ Answer: 45 feet
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3) 4 miles = ______ feet
We know:
- 1 mile = 5,280 feet
So:
- 4 miles = 4 × 5,280 =
21,120 feet
✔ Answer: 21,120 feet
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4) 5 km = ______ meters
We know:
- 1 km = 1,000 meters
So:
- 5 km = 5 × 1,000 =
5,000 meters
✔ Answer: 5,000 meters
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5) 620 cm = ______ mm
We know:
- 1 cm = 10 mm
So:
- 620 cm = 620 × 10 =
6,200 mm
✔ Answer: 6,200 mm
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6) 450 cm = ______ m
We know:
- 1 meter = 100 cm
So:
- 450 cm = 450 ÷ 100 =
4.5 meters
✔ Answer: 4.5 m
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7) 7,040 yd = ______ mi
We know:
- 1 mile = 1,760 yards
So:
- 7,040 ÷ 1,760 =
4 miles
✔ Answer: 4 mi
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8) 5 meters = ______ mm
We know:
- 1 meter = 1,000 mm
So:
- 5 meters = 5 × 1,000 =
5,000 mm
✔ Answer: 5,000 mm
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9) 5 yards = ______ inches
We know:
- 1 yard = 3 feet
- 1 foot = 12 inches
So:
- 1 yard = 3 × 12 = 36 inches
- 5 yards = 5 × 36 =
180 inches
✔ Answer: 180 inches
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Part 2: Compare using <, >, or =
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10) 17 feet ___ 4 yards
Convert both to same unit (feet):
- 4 yards = 4 × 3 = 12 feet
Now compare:
- 17 feet > 12 feet
✔ Answer: >
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11) 20 inches ___ 2 feet
Convert 2 feet to inches:
- 2 feet = 2 × 12 = 24 inches
Compare:
- 20 inches < 24 inches
✔ Answer: <
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12) 4,520 feet ___ 1 mile
1 mile = 5,280 feet
Compare:
- 4,520 < 5,280
✔ Answer: <
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13) 4 m ___ 400 cm
Convert both to same unit (cm):
- 4 meters = 4 × 100 = 400 cm
So:
- 400 cm = 400 cm
✔ Answer: =
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14) 32 cm ___ 320 km
Convert both to same unit (meters or cm):
- 32 cm = 0.32 meters
- 320 km = 320,000 meters
Clearly:
- 32 cm << 320 km
✔ Answer: <
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15) 5,470 mm ___ 3,204 cm
Convert both to same unit (cm):
- 5,470 mm = 5,470 ÷ 10 =
547 cm
- 3,204 cm = 3,204 cm
Compare:
- 547 cm < 3,204 cm
✔ Answer: <
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✔ Final Answers:
Part 1:
1) 288 inches
2) 45 feet
3) 21,120 feet
4) 5,000 meters
5) 6,200 mm
6) 4.5 m
7) 4 mi
8) 5,000 mm
9) 180 inches
Part 2:
10) >
11) <
12) <
13) =
14) <
15) <
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of customary conversion worksheet.