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An inch can be divided into quarters, eighths, sixteenths, thirtyseconds and sixtyfourths, or it can be divded into tenths, hundredths and thousandths. A distance of 0.001 inch is described as a 'thou'.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThey vary. Usually they are 1/10 inch divisions but 1/8 used to be quite common but I have not seen any for some time. 1/16 inches is still reasonably common and precision rulers or tape measures may have 1/32 inch divisions.
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∙ 12y ago1/32,1/16,3/32,1/8,5/32, 3/16,7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16,11/32,3/8,13/32,7/16,15/32,1/2,17/32, 5/8, 19/32, 10/16, 21/32, 3/4, 23/32, 11/16, 25/32, etc
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∙ 8y agoInches can be divided in many ways. If you look at a typical school ruler you will see 8ths, 10ths,12ths and 16ths.
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What is half of 57 12 inches?
To find the half of any numerical Digit we need to do the division of number by 2. Here, the number is given as 5712 inches . Half of 5712 inches is 5712 /2 is 28 56 inches.
How many feet is in 446 inches?
12 inches per foot = 446/12 = 37.1667 feet.
Could you show me how long is 5.3 inches?
1 inch equals to 2.54 cm.Hence 5.3 inches equals to 13.462 cm.
Where are 4.78 inches on a ruler?
You will not find 4.78 inches on a ruler. The graduations for inches are numbered and these are usually subdivided into 10. So 4.78 inches will be a tine fraction short of the eighth division after the 4 inch mark.
What is 123 cm in inches?
Divide that by 2.54 to convert it to inches. Then divide the inches by 12 (integer division, i.e., with remainder), to convert that to feet and inches.
What is the division factor to convert cubic inches to liters?
cubic inches x 0.0163871 = liters
2100mm in feet and inches?
To convert from mm to inches, divide by 25.4. From there, you can divide by 12 (division with remainder), to convert to feet and inches.
How do you split 4 inches into 5 equal parts?
By division and so 4/5 = 0.8 inches
How many feet ang inches are in 31 inches?
Divide the inches by 12 (integer division). The integer result is the number of feet. The remainder is the number of inches.
How do you read 2.10 inches on a tape measure?
The inches need to be divided into tenths on the tape Then its 2 inches + 1 sub division (1/10)
How many half inches are in 432 inches?
Division by a number is the same as multiplication by its reciprocal (or inverse). So, division by a half is the same as multiplication by 1/half or two. Thus, the answer is 432 / (1/2) = 432*2 = 864
What is 159 converted into feet and inches?
That depends a lot, 159 of what you want to convert. If you mean 159 inches, divide by 12. The integral part will be the feet, the remainder of the division is the inches.
How do you convert 37000 inches into yards feet?
1) Divide inches by 12 to convert to feet. Use integer division; any remainder will remain as inches. 2) Divide the feet by 12, to convert to yards. Once again, use integer division; any remainder will remain as feet.
What is the division in inches?
Inches are divided into 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, and more.
What is half of 57 12 inches?
To find the half of any numerical Digit we need to do the division of number by 2. Here, the number is given as 5712 inches . Half of 5712 inches is 5712 /2 is 28 56 inches.
What type of mathmetical operation would you use to convert inches into feet?
division namely divide by 12 example 36 inches / 12 = 3 feet
What is 164.1cm in feet and inches?
There are 2.540 cm/inch and (exactly) 12 inches per foot. Therefore, 164.1 cm = 164.1/2.540 = 64.61 inches. division of this number by 12 yields 5 feet with a remainder of 4.61 inches, which is the required answer.
