1.11. Units of Measurements

Try these first

1. 1.

   Convert 3 feet into inches.

   Hint

   Remember, there are 12 inches in a foot.

2. 2.

   What is 1 acre equal to in square feet?

   Hint

   This is a standard measurement for area.

3. 3.

   What is the primary unit of length in the Metric system?

   • Feet
   • Inches
   • Meter
   • Yard

   Hint

   Think about the foundational unit of measurement in the metric system.

4. 4.

   True or False: 1 hectare is equal to 2.47 acres.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the conversion factors for area measurements.

5. 5.

   Given a rectangular field measuring 200 meters by 150 meters, calculate the area in acres.

   Hint

   Convert square meters to acres using the relation 1 acre = 4047 m².

6. 6.

   If a cylindrical water tank has a radius of 5 feet and a height of 10 feet, calculate the volume in cubic meters.

   Hint

   Remember to convert the final volume from cubic feet to cubic meters.