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Units of length (inches & feet)

Practice measuring objects using pictures and logic. Read the problem to find the length in units like inches, centimeters, or blocks.
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Practice Questions

  1. 3 ft = ? inches
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    36 inches

  2. A snake is 24 inches long. How many feet is that? ? ft
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    2 feet

  3. Which is longer? (A) 10 inches (B) 1 foot
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    (B) 1 foot

  4. 5 ft = ? inches
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    60 inches

Quick Tip
Multiply feet solely by 12 to get inches. Divide inches by 12 to get feet.
Teacher Resources
Vocabulary
Convert: Change from one unit to another.
Units: Standard measures like inches or feet.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing base-12 (feet) with base-10 systems.
  • Measuring from the wrong end of a ruler.
Differentiation
Extension Activities
  • Convert lengths to feet.
  • Convert lengths to inches.
  • Measure and convert.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to measure something in feet, then convert it to inches.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Converting feet to inchesConverting inches to feetUnderstanding length units