42 cm to inches
CM to INCHES Converter
42 CM is equal to 16.54 INCHES.
Converting 42 cm to Inches
Need to know how many inches are in 42 centimeters? Converting between centimeters (cm) and inches (in) is a common task, especially when working with measurements in different countries or systems. The key to understanding this conversion lies in knowing that 1 inch is approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters. This means there are roughly 2.54 centimeters in every inch.
To convert 42 cm to inches, you can use a simple formula:
Inches = Centimeters / 2.54
Let’s apply this to our example: 42 cm / 2.54 cm/in ≈ 16.54 inches.
Therefore, 42 centimeters is approximately equal to 16.54 inches. Remember that this is an approximation; the actual conversion is slightly more precise but this method is accurate enough for most everyday purposes.
Here’s a simple step-by-step process:
- Identify the value in centimeters: In this case, it’s 42 cm.
- Divide the centimeter value by 2.54: 42 / 2.54 = 16.535433…
- Round to the desired precision: Rounding to two decimal places gives you 16.54 inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Can I use an online converter instead of calculating manually? A: Absolutely! Many free online converters are available. Simply search “cm to inches converter” on your preferred search engine. These tools will do the calculation for you instantly and often provide more precise results.
- Q: Why is the conversion not exactly 16.5 inches? A: The conversion factor of 2.54 is an approximation. The exact conversion involves more decimal places, resulting in a slightly different answer. The rounding done for practicality gives us a close enough value for everyday uses.
- Q: How do I convert inches to centimeters? A: To convert inches to centimeters, you reverse the formula: Centimeters = Inches * 2.54