Converting 26 Feet 8-1/4 Inches to Meters
The Conversion Process
To convert a length measurement from the Imperial system to the Metric system, we need to follow a few simple steps. In this case, we want to convert 26 feet 8-1/4 inches to meters.
Breaking Down the Measurement
Let's break down the measurement into its individual parts:
- 26 feet
- 8-1/4 inches
Converting Feet to Meters
First, we'll convert the feet to meters. There are 0.3048 meters in 1 foot, so:
26 feet × 0.3048 meters/foot = 7.93 meters
Converting Inches to Meters
Next, we'll convert the inches to meters. There are 0.0254 meters in 1 inch, so:
8-1/4 inches = 8.25 inches (convert the fraction to a decimal)
8.25 inches × 0.0254 meters/inch = 0.21 meters
Adding the Conversions Together
Now, let's add the conversions together:
7.93 meters + 0.21 meters = 8.14 meters
The Final Answer
Therefore, 26 feet 8-1/4 inches is equivalent to 8.14 meters.
