To convert 3 feet wide and 5 feet long to inches, multiply each dimension by 12, as there are 12 inches in a foot.
The mathematical calculation for converting the width of 3 feet to inches is as follows:
3 feet x 12 inches/foot = 36 inches
Similarly, for the length of 5 feet, the calculation is:
5 feet x 12 inches/foot = 60 inches
So, when you have an object that is 3 feet wide and 5 feet long, it measures 36 inches by 60 inches in terms of its dimensions in inches.
This conversion is essential for various purposes, especially when working with measurements in different units or when calculating areas or volumes. Converting feet to inches is a simple and useful operation that helps provide a more detailed and precise representation of the size of an object or space in the imperial measurement system.