2 yards is how many feet

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the conversion of yards to feet, which involves knowing that 1 yard equals 3 feet. We will multiply the number of yards by this conversion factor.

Answer

6 feet
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 6 feet

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the conversion factor from yards to feet

Each yard is equivalent to 3 feet.

  1. Set up the conversion using multiplication

To find the number of feet in 2 yards, multiply 2 by 3. $$2 \text{ yards} \times 3 \frac{\text{feet}}{\text{yard}} = 6 \text{ feet}$$

  1. Perform the multiplication

Calculate the product of 2 and 3. $$2 \times 3 = 6$$

The final answer is 6 feet

More Information

Did you know? The yard is a unit of length in several systems of measurement, including the US customary units and the British imperial systems. It was standardized in the 1950s.

Tips

A common mistake is to forget the conversion factor or to use it incorrectly. Always double-check that you are multiplying by the correct factor (3 feet per yard in this case).

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