CONVERTING UNITS
to convert from smaller units to larger units → divide
to convert from larger units to smaller units → multiply
Find a rule that relates the numbers in the first column to the numbers in the second column.
Yards and Feet
Number of Yards | rule | Number of Feet |
1 | × 3 | 3 |
2 | × 3 | 6 |
3 | × 3 | 9 |
4 | × 3 | 12 |
There are 12 feet in 4 yards.
Find a rule that relates the numbers in the top row to the numbers in the bottom row.
Inches and Feet
Number of Inches |
12 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
rule |
÷ 12 |
÷ 12 |
÷ 12 |
÷ 12 |
Number of Feet |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
48 inches is equivalent to 4 feet.