120.00 centimeters into inches

Conversion from centimeters to inches is one of the most common conversions, and it can be achieved using the cm-to-inches converter above.

How do we convert centimeters to inches?

One centimeter is, by definition, equal to (1 / 2.54)″ = 0.3937007874″. The symbol ″ represents inches.

So, when converting centimeters to inches, you should multiply the length or height in cm by 0.3937007874, or approximately 0.3937.

For instance, if you have a length of 120 centimeters and want to convert it to inches, then,

120 cm × 0.3937 = 47.244 inches.

Thus, this implies that 120 centimeters is equivalent to about 47.24 inches.

How do we convert inches to centimeters?

To convert inches to centimeters, simply multiply the length, height, or width in inches by 2.54.. For instance, if you have something 120 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 120 by 2.54, which gives you 304.8 centimeters.

Centimeter to inches formula and conversion factor

To calculate a centimeter value to the corresponding inch value, just multiply the quantity in centimeters by 0.39370078740157 (the conversion factor).

Centimeter to inches formulae

The factor 0.39370078740157 results from the division 1/2.54 (inch definition). So, a better formula is

Example problems on centimeters into inches conversion

Example 1: Convert 240 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

240 cm = 240 × 0.3937
 = 240 cm = 240 × 0.3937
 = 94.488 in

Thus, 240 centimeters in inches is equal to 240 cm = 240 × 0.3937 = 94.488 in.

Example 2: Transform 60 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

60 cm = 60 × 0.3937
 = 60 cm = 60 × 0.3937
 = 23.622 in

Thus, 60 centimeters in inches is equal to 60 cm = 60 × 0.3937
 = 23.622 in.

Example 3: Transform 600 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

600 cm = 600 × 0.3937
 = 600 cm = 600 × 0.3937
 = 236.22 in

Thus, 600 centimeters in inches is equal to 600 cm = 600 × 0.3937
 = 236.22 in.