Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about measurements and how millimeters and inches work! When you’re working in your garden, it’s sometimes important to know how big things are in different measurements.
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What’s the Difference?
Millimeters (mm) and inches are two ways to measure length. In gardening, you might measure the height of plants or the size of garden tools.
- Millimeter is a small measurement. There are 1,000 millimeters in a meter.
- An inch is a bit larger. There are 12 inches in a foot.
Now, to convert 95 mm to inches, we can use a little math. The formula to change millimeters to inches is:
$$
\text{inches} = \frac{\text{millimeters}}{25.4}
$$
So if we plug in our numbers:
$$
\text{inches} = \frac{95 \text{ mm}}{25.4} \approx 3.74 \text{ inches}
$$
This means that 95 millimeters is roughly 3.74 inches.
Why is this Useful for Gardening?
Understanding these measurements can help you figure out how deep to plant seeds or how wide to space your flowers. For example, if a seed packet says to plant seeds 3 inches apart, you’ll know that 3 inches is about 76.2 mm.
Examples in Your Garden
Here are 7 objects you might find in your garden that are about 95 mm (or 3.74 inches) in size:
- A small flower pot.
- A length of garden string.
- A small hand trowel.
- The width of a garden shovel head.
- The diameter of a typical seed ball.
- A medium-sized garden marker stick.
- The height of a small herb plant, like basil.
Next time you’re outside planting or measuring, you’ll know just how to convert your measurements! Happy gardening! 🌱
