Learning Target: I can convert between customary units of length.

Example

How many feet are in 360 inches?

Let's Practice Together

Convert between the customary units given.  Use the information in the chart.

1.         

   2 miles = ______  feet

2.     

   4 ft. 2 in.   =  ______  in.

Your Turn

3.    

   12 yd. 1 ft. = ______ ft.

4.     

   8 ft.   =  ______  in.

5.    

   5 mi. = ______ yd.

Choose > , < or = for each .

6.   

   4 ft.    46 in.

7.    

   5 mi.   20,000 yd.

8.    

   6 yd. 2 ft.   20 ft.

9.    

   5 ft.   60 in.

Check for Understanding

1.  The length of a football field is 100 yards.  Marissa ran 10 lengths of a football field.  Olivia ran 1 mile.  Who ran further?

2.  A zoo has two alligators that are different ages and sizes.  One is 2 feet 6 inches long.  Another is 2.5 yards long.  What is the difference in their sizes?

Answers

1.  10,560

2.  50

3.  37

4.  96

5.  8,800

6.  >

7.  <

8.  =

9.  =

Check for Understanding

1.  Olivia

2.  5 feet