Convert 12 cm to in

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 12 centimeters and want to convert it to inches, then,

12 cm × 0.3937 = 4.7244 inches.

Thus, this implies that 12 centimeters is equivalent to about 4.72 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 12 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 12 by 2.54, which gives you 30.48 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 24 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

24 cm = 24 × 0.3937
 = 24 cm = 24 × 0.3937
 = 9.4488 in

Thus, 24 centimeters in inches is equal to 24 cm = 24 × 0.3937
 = 9.4488 in.

Example 2: Transform 12 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

12 cm = 12 × 0.3937
 = 12 cm = 12 × 0.3937
 = 4.7244 in

Thus, 12 centimeters in inches is equal to 12 cm = 12 × 0.3937
 = 4.7244 in.

Example 3: 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.