Problem 1

8 in = _____ cm

 
Procedure
Set up the conversion
1 in = 2.54 cm, so:
8 in x 2.54 cm/in = _____ cm
Complete the multiplication
8 in x 2.54 cm/in = 20.32 cm
Solution

8 in = 20.32 cm


Problem 2

18 cm = _____ in

Express the results as decimal inches

 
Procedure
Set up the conversion
1 in = 2.54 cm, so:
18 cm ÷ 2.54cm/in = _____ in
Complete the multiplication
18 cm ÷ 2.54cm/in =  = 7.09 in
Solution

18 cm = 7.09 in


Problem 3

13 ft = _____ m

 
Procedure
Set up the conversion
1 m = 3.28 ft, so:
13ft ÷ 3.28 ft/m = _____ m
Complete the multiplication
13ft ÷ 3.28 ft/m = 3.96 m
Solution

13 ft = 3.96 m


Problem 4

5 m = _____ ft

Express the results as decimal feet

 
Procedure
Set up the conversion
1 m = 3.28 ft, so:
5 m x 3.28 ft/m = _____ ft
Complete the multiplication
5 m x 3.28 ft = 16.4 ft
Solution

5 m = 16.4 ft


Problem 5

4 mi = _____ km

 
Procedure
Set up the conversion
1 mi = 1.61 km, so:
4 mi x 1.61 km/mi = _____ km
Complete the multiplication
4 mi x 1.61 km/mi = 6.44 km
Solution

4 mi = 6.44 km


Problem 6

12 km = _____ mi

Express the results as decimal miles

 
Procedure
Set up the conversion
1 mi = 1.61 km, so:
12 km ÷ 1.61 km/mi = _____ mi
Complete the multiplication
12 km ÷ 1.61 km/mi = 7.45 mi
Solution

12 km = 7.45 mi