Use the conversion factor that 1 foot is roughly equal to 30.48 centimeters.
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We want to complete the given statement using < or >.
6ft 300cm
To do so, we can convert the units of one term to have the same units on both sides of the inequality. Converting between feet (ft) and centimeters (cm) will involve using a conversion factor.
30.48cm/1ft
Multiplying 6ft by this conversion factor will convert it to centimeters.
This means that 6 feet is less than 300 centimeters, so we will complete the given statement with the inequality symbol <.
6ft < 300cm
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Common Conversion Factors
The following tool can be used to help you explore some of the most commonly used conversion factors. Conversions can be made both within or between the Metric System and the Imperial System — which is also known as the U.S. Customary System. Conversions can also be made for different measurement types: length, mass, temperature, time, area, or volume.
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