Height Study Guide

What is Height?

Height is the measurement of how tall something is from its base to its top.

Units of Height

Height can be measured in different units such as:

• Centimeters (cm)
• Meters (m)
• Feet (ft)
• Inches (in)

Measuring Height

Height can be measured using tools such as:

• Rulers
• Tape measures
• Yardsticks

Converting Height Units

To convert height from one unit to another, you can use conversion factors. For example:

To convert from centimeters to meters, divide by 100. To convert from meters to centimeters, multiply by 100.

To convert from feet to inches, multiply by 12. To convert from inches to feet, divide by 12.

Practice Problems

1. Convert 150 centimeters to meters.

Answer: 150 cm = 1.5 m

2. Convert 5 feet to inches.

Answer: 5 ft = 60 in