1
12 inches
foot
5 feet
5 feet ×
12 inches
ft
5 × 12 inches
60 inches.
desired units
present units
1
3.281 ft
1 m
(795 m) x
3.281 ft
1 m
795 m
1
x
3.281 ft
1 m
Unit Systems
UNIT CONVERSIONS
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CP-01
Using the example, 5 feet is to be converted to inches. Start with the obvious equation
5 ft = 5 ft, and multiply the right hand side by
.
5 feet = 5 feet x 1
Thus, 5 feet is equivalent to 60 inches.
Steps for Unit Conversion
Using the following example, we will step through the process for converting from a given set of units
to a desired set of units.
Convert 795 m to ft.
Step 1.
Select the equivalent relationship from the conversion table (Table 7).
1 meter = 3.281 ft
Step 2.
Divide to obtain the factor 1 as a ratio
.
Step 3.
Multiply the quantity by the ratio.
= 795 x 3.281 ft
= 2608.395 ft
