Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn something cool about measurements. You might have heard of millimeters (mm) and inches. In gardening, sometimes we read the size of a plant or the distance between seeds in one unit and need to switch it to another.
In our example, we have 522 millimeters and want to convert that to inches. To do this, we need to know how many inches are in a millimeter. The formula is:
$$
1 \text{ inch} = 25.4 \text{ mm}
$$
So, to find out how many inches are in 522 mm, we divide 522 by 25.4:
$$
\text{Inches} = \frac{522 \text{ mm}}{25.4 \text{ mm/inch}} \approx 20.6 \text{ inches}
$$
This means that 522 mm is approximately 20.6 inches.
Now, let’s think of some things that are exactly 20.6 inches or 522 mm long. Here are 7 objects that you might find in your garden or around the house:
- A small garden shovel.
- A seedling tray.
- A flower pot that’s about the size of a small house plant.
- A yardstick measuring up to that length.
- The length of an average small tabletop water fountain.
- A cucumber when it’s fully grown to a good size!
- A garden hoe for digging up that soil.
So next time you’re measuring in your garden, remember this fun fact about inches and millimeters! Happy gardening! 🌱
