By multiplying tenths by a factor of 1 3/16, you can turn them into inches. A tenth is equal to 1 3/16 inches, which makes it easy to convert on the job site.
One inch is equal to 0.0833 tenths of a foot, which is another easy rule to remember. This lets you quickly change from imperial feet to decimal feet when you need to. If you find it hard to work with hundredths of a foot, you can save time by converting 10 inches to 0.833 tenths and then dividing that number by 10. Lastly, many rulers and tape measures have tenths marked on them, which makes the measurements more accurate.
