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Ever wondered how to convert centimeters to inches? Follow the steps in this article to become a conversion master. You may be surprised by how often this knowledge will come in handy.
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Know the difference between a centimeter and an inch. The centimeter (cm.) measures length and distance. It is part of the metric system, which is used worldwide. It is one-hundredth of a meter. An inch is a unit of measurement that measures length and distance. It is generally only used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is abbreviated as (in.) It is 1/12 of a foot and 1/36 of a yard.[1]- 1 cm. equals 0.394 inches.
Know the first formula for converting centimeters to inches. The formula is: [number of centimeters] X 0.39 = [number of inches]. This equation means that, using a calculator, you take the number of centimeters you want to convert, multiply them by 0.39 and you will have the number of inches.[2]- For example, if you want to convert 10 centimeters to inches, the equation would be written like this: 10 cm X 0.39 = 3.9 inches.
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Know the second formula. The second formula is: [number of centimeters] / 2.54. This means, you take the number of centimeters you want to convert and divide it by the number 2.54.[3]____ cm* 1 in
2.54cm= ? in - If you wanted to convert 10 cm to inches, the equation would be: 10 cm /2.54 = 3.93 inches
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- QuestionHow do I convert inches to centimeters?
Community AnswerOne inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, so reverse it. For example, if you have 50 cm. and the problem is to convert into inches. Just do division 50/2.54. - QuestionHow do I partition decimals using fractions?Community AnswerExpress the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole. For example, partition a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and describe the area of each part as ¼ of the area of the shape.
- QuestionHow would you convert 62 inches into centimeters?
DonaganTop AnswererOne inch equals 2.54 centimeters, so 62 inches would be 157.5 centimeters.
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To convert centimeters to inches, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.39. The result will be the measurement in inches. You can also also divide the number of centimeters by 2.54 to get the inches. For more tips, including specific examples you can work through, read on!
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