Standard Conversions—Length/Distance
Conversions you need to memorize:
Feet
1
2
7
10
15
Inches
Yards
1
3
8
12
20
Feet
1 Foot = 12 Inches
1 Yard = 3 Feet
1 Mile = 5,280 Feet
1 Mile = 1,760 Yards
Optional:
1 Yard = 36 Inches
Conversion Rules:
Larger Unit
Smaller Unit = Multiply
*it takes more of the smaller unit
Examples:
Miles
1
2
4
6
8
Feet
Miles
1
3
5
7
9
Yards
Yards
1
2
5
9
10
Inches
3 Miles = ______ Yards
L
S= X
1 Mile = 1,760 Feet
3 x 1,760 = 5,280
15 Yards = ______ Feet
L
S= X
1 Yard = 3 Feet
15 x 3 = 45
Smaller Unit
Larger Unit = Divide
*it takes less of the larger unit
Examples:
60 Inches = ______ Feet
S
L= ÷
12 Inches = 1 Foot
60 ÷ 12 = 5
108 Inches = ______ Yards
S
L= ÷
36 Inches = 1 Yard
108 ÷ 36 = 3