Conversion
All conversions you will either multiply or divide
Divide
12 inches = 1 foot.
To convert 156 inches to feet divide 12 into 156.
We went from a 12 to a 1 12 in. to 1 foot
--a big number (12) to a small number (1) always divide.
This will apply to any unit. 16 oz = 1 lb
To convert a 160 oz to pounds divide 16 into 160 ----
big number (16) to a small number (1)
Big to Small divide
Multiply
1 ft = 12 inches .
To convert 5 ft to inches
multiply 12 times 5
We went from a 1 to a 12----1ft to 12in
a small number (1) to a big number (12) always multiply
1 pound = 16 oz
To convert 5 pounds to ounces
Multiply 5 times 16
little number (1) to a big number (16) multiply
Small to big multiply