Comparing Measures: From Least to Greatest

Comparing Measures

When working with different units of measurement, it's important to be able to compare them to determine their relative sizes. In this case, we have the following measures: 0.5 meters, 30 inches, 1.25 feet, and 17 centimeters.

Order from Least to Greatest

To order these measures from least to greatest, we need to convert them into a common unit. Let's start by listing the measures:

0.5 meters, 30 inches, 1.25 feet, 17 centimeters

Now, let's convert these measures into a common unit for easier comparison.

Converting Measures

1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters, so 0.5 meters is equal to 50 centimeters.

1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, so 30 inches is equal to 76.2 centimeters.

1 foot is equal to 30.48 centimeters, so 1.25 feet is equal to 38.1 centimeters.

Ordered Measures

Now that we have converted all the measures into centimeters, let's order them from least to greatest:

17 cm, 38.1 cm, 50 cm, 76.2 cm

Therefore, the measures from least to greatest are: 17 cm, 1.25 ft, 0.5 m, 30 in.