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I live in Canada and use centimeters. How many centimeters is 8.5 inches and 11 inches?

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Multiply inches by 2.54 to get centimeters.

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Are there any ways to do it without a real protractor?

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Yes. See Method 2 above.

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Do I have to use heavy paper?

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Use heavy paper or cardboard if you intend to use the protractor many times. If not, light paper will work.

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What do I do if I have no heavy paper or cardstock?

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You can use light paper if you will be very careful with the protractor.

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How can I measure angles by using a pocket protractor?

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See Use a Protractor .

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What is the objective of making a wind vane?

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A wind (weather) vane is used to indicate the direction in which the wind is blowing at a particular location.

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