Let’s solve each problem step by step.
We know:
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- So, to convert feet → inches: multiply by 12
- To convert inches → feet: divide by 12 (and if there’s a remainder, that’s the leftover inches)
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A) 2 feet = ___ inches
2 × 12 = 24
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24 inches
B) 48 inches = ___ feet
48 ÷ 12 = 4
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4 feet
C) 5 feet = ___ inches
5 × 12 = 60
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60 inches
D) 72 inches = ___ feet
72 ÷ 12 = 6
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6 feet
E) 3 feet = ___ inches
3 × 12 = 36
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36 inches
F) 120 inches = ___ feet
120 ÷ 12 = 10
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10 feet
G) 8 feet = ___ inches
8 × 12 = 96
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96 inches
H) 84 inches = ___ feet
84 ÷ 12 = 7
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7 feet
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Now for mixed units (feet and inches):
I) 16 inches = ___ feet ___ inches
16 ÷ 12 = 1 with remainder 4
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1 foot 4 inches
J) 57 inches = ___ feet ___ inches
57 ÷ 12 = 4 (because 4×12=48), remainder 9
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4 feet 9 inches
K) 80 inches = ___ feet ___ inches
80 ÷ 12 = 6 (6×12=72), remainder 8
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6 feet 8 inches
L) 118 inches = ___ feet ___ inches
118 ÷ 12 = 9 (9×12=108), remainder 10
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9 feet 10 inches
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Final Answer:
A) 24
B) 4
C) 60
D) 6
E) 36
F) 10
G) 96
H) 7
I) 1 foot 4 inches
J) 4 feet 9 inches
K) 6 feet 8 inches
L) 9 feet 10 inches
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of customary unit conversion worksheet.