How many inches are in 48 feet?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to convert feet into inches. Knowing that there are 12 inches in a foot, we will multiply 48 by 12 to find the total number of inches.

Answer

576 inches
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 576 inches

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the conversion factor

The conversion factor between feet and inches is that 1 foot is equal to 12 inches.

  1. Set up the multiplication

We need to multiply the number of feet by the conversion factor (12 inches/foot) to get the total inches.

  1. Multiply the numbers

Multiply 48 feet by 12 inches per foot: $$48 \times 12 = 576$$

  1. State the final result

After performing the multiplication, we find that there are 576 inches in 48 feet.

The final answer is 576 inches

More Information

Knowing unit conversions, especially in the imperial system, is useful for many everyday applications, such as construction or crafting.

Tips

A common mistake is using the wrong conversion factor or incorrectly multiplying the numbers. Always double-check the conversion factor and perform the multiplication carefully.

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