In gardening, it’s important to know the size of things, like how far to plant your seeds or how big your garden beds are. One way to measure is in meters (abbreviated as “m”), which is a unit used in many places around the world. However, in the United States, we often use inches instead.
To help you understand how to change from meters to inches, let’s learn something cool about these two measurements!
1 meter is equal to 39.37 inches. This means, if you have something that measures 1 meter, it is the same length as 39.37 inches.
We can think of it like this:
– If you take a ruler that has inches marked on it, and you measure out 39.37 inches, you will reach the same length as measuring out 1 meter.
Now, let’s look at some objects that you can find in your garden or around your home that are exactly equal to 1 meter (or 39.37 inches):
- A standard garden shovel (from the end of the handle to the tip)
- A large watering can (from the base to the top of the handle)
- A garden trowel with a longer handle
- The width of a small garden table
- A long piece of garden hose (when it’s fully stretched out)
- The average height of a small flower pot
- The length of a broomstick
Remember, whether you measure in meters or inches, it’s all about making your garden grow beautifully!
