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Customary Length

In this topic, we learn about the customary units of length and the conversion from one customary unit to another.

Topic: Customary Units of Length

  • Customary units of length are inch, foot, yard, and mile

  • Use benchmarks and compare with the length to be measured

  • Inch is used for small lengths, foot and yard for intermediate lengths and mile is used for long distances or lengths

Topic: Convert Customary Units of Length

  • To convert from one unit to another, use the conversion relation

  • Use repeated addition, patterns, or multiplication to convert larger units to smaller units

  • Use repeated subtraction, conversion tables, or division to convert smaller units to larger units
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