Measure Up: Mastering Inches, Feet, and Yards

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• Did you know a basketball hoop is 10 feet off the ground?

That’s about the same as 3 yards and 1 foot! Imagine being able to convert measurements that fast, just like your favorite player making the perfect shot.

Picture this: A teddy bear lining up for a big shot... and it’s nothing but net!

• Are you ready to become a pro at converting inches to feet and feet to yards?

Like nailing a perfect shot, knowing these conversions will help you score in math and in life!

Knowing how to convert between inches, feet, and yards will help you get those measurements just right!

Meet the measurement buddies in this video.

• Do you see how inches, feet, and yards are all connected?

Even though they're related, each one is used for different things. Here's a breakdown.

Inches

Inches are the smallest measurement and are used for small objects, like toys or action figures.

Feet

A foot is 12 inches. Use feet for medium-sized objects, like furniture or someone's height.

Yards

A yard equals 3 feet or 36 inches. It's perfect for bigger areas, like soccer fields or backyards.

• Are you ready to practice converting?

Converting Inches to Feet

Start with inches to feet.

There are 12 inches in a foot, so to convert inches to feet, divide by 12.

Look at this 24-inch monitor

• How many feet is that?

To find out, divide the total number of inches by 12.

24 inches ÷ 12 = 2 feet!

Imagine you just got a 48-inch desk for your room.

• How many feet long is the desk?

Remember, divide the total number of inches by 12.

48 inches ÷ 12 = 4 feet!

Try one on your own.

• If a door is 36 inches wide, how many feet is that?

Great job!

• Are you ready for a new challenge?

Convert Feet to Yards

Switch it up and convert feet to yards.

There are 3 feet in 1 yard, so to convert feet to yards, divide by 3.

Look at this 15-foot stone

• How many yards is that?

To find out, divide the total number of feet by 3.

15 ÷ 3 = 5 yards!

Imagine you're at a basketball game and see a player who is 6 feet tall.

• How many yards tall is he?

Remember, divide the total number of feet by 3.

6 feet ÷ 3 = 2 yards!

It's your turn again.

• If a fence is 9 feet tall, how many yards is that?

Woo-hoo! You did it.

Knowing how to convert measurements makes planning real-life projects easier, whether building a clubhouse with friends or figuring out how much space you need.

Now that you've mastered converting inches to feet and feet to yards, head to the Got It? section to put your skills to the test!