4 feet 7 inches in inches
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert a measurement of 4 feet and 7 inches into total inches. To do this, we will convert the feet into inches and then add the inches.
Answer
The total length in inches is $55$.
Answer for screen readers
The total length in inches is $55$.
Steps to Solve
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Convert Feet to Inches
To convert feet into inches, we multiply the number of feet by 12, since there are 12 inches in a foot.
Given 4 feet:
$$ 4 \text{ feet} \times 12 = 48 \text{ inches} $$ -
Add the Remaining Inches
Now, we take the total inches from the previous step and add the additional inches given in the problem (which is 7 inches).
$$ 48 \text{ inches} + 7 \text{ inches} = 55 \text{ inches} $$ -
Final Calculation of Total Inches
The total length in inches is now calculated, combining both the converted feet and the extra inches.
This confirms our earlier addition:
$$ 55 \text{ inches} $$
The total length in inches is $55$.
More Information
When converting measurements, it's crucial to remember that 1 foot equals 12 inches. By breaking down the measurement into feet and inches and converting fully into inches, we simplify the process of understanding lengths.
Tips
- Forgetting to convert feet into inches properly.
- Adding inches from feet without first converting them into inches.
- Confusing foot and inch when performing calculations.
