Today, we’re going to learn about measuring things—specifically, how to convert millimeters to inches. Millimeters and inches are both ways to measure length, which is super handy when you’re working in your garden!
First, let’s understand what these units are. A millimeter (mm) is a very small unit of measurement, while an inch is larger. In fact, there are 25.4 millimeters in every single inch. So when we want to find out how many inches are in 989 millimeters, we use a little math:
To convert from millimeters to inches, we can use the formula:
$$
\text{inches} = \frac{\text{millimeters}}{25.4}
$$
So for 989 mm, it would look like this:
$$
\text{inches} = \frac{989}{25.4} \approx 38.94
$$
This means that 989 millimeters is about 38.94 inches long! That’s a little over three feet!
Now, let’s think about some things that measure exactly 989 mm. Here are 7 objects that could be the same size:
- A large ruler that measures up to 39 inches.
- A garden trellis for climbing plants that stands 989 mm tall.
- A window box planter that is 989 mm long.
- A tall flower pot measuring 989 mm in height.
- A medium-sized bird feeder that is 989 mm from top to bottom.
- A wooden stake you might use to support your plants, measuring 989 mm.
- A small garden fence panel that is exactly 989 mm wide.
Next time you see something in your garden, you can measure it and see if it’s about 989 mm or 39 inches! It’s always fun to explore and learn about measurements!
