How to Convert Feet to Inches and Vice Versa

TL;DR

To convert feet to inches, multiply the number of feet by 12. To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12. For square units, square the conversion factor: use 144 (12 squared) when converting between square inches and square feet.

Transcript

in this video we're going to talk about how to convert feet into inches so here is the shortcut method let's say if you want to go from feet to inches all you need to do to quickly do this is multiply by 12. if you want to convert from inches to feet what you need to do is the opposite of multiplication you need to divide by 12. so let's say if we ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤌 The shortcut method to convert feet to inches is to multiply by 12, while converting inches to feet involves division by 12.
• 🧑‍🏭 Conversions can be visually represented using conversion factors and fractions to cancel out units.
• ❎ Converting square units requires squaring the conversion factor.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you convert 8.5 feet into inches?

Start with 8.5 feet and set up the conversion as 8.5 feet divided by 1. Multiply this by 12, resulting in 102 inches.

Q: How do you convert 2.7 feet into inches?

Begin with 2.7 feet over 1. Set up the conversion factor as 12 inches over 1 foot. Multiply 2.7 by 12 to get 32.4 inches.

Q: How can you convert 36 inches into feet?

Dividing 36 inches by 12 (the conversion factor of 12 inches in a foot) results in 3 feet.

Q: What is the conversion for 52 inches into feet?

Start with 52 inches over 1. Set up the conversion factor as 1 foot over 12 inches. Divide 52 by 12 to obtain 4.33 feet.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• To convert feet to inches, multiply by 12. To convert inches to feet, divide by 12.

• Use a conversion factor to show your work. Start with the given value and set up fractions to cancel out units.

• Converting square units requires squaring the conversion factor.