42 cm 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 42 centimeters and want to convert it to inches, then,

42 cm × 0.3937 = 16.5354 inches.

Thus, this implies that 42 centimeters is equivalent to about 16.54 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 42 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 42 by 2.54, which gives you 106.68 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 84 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

84 cm = 84 × 0.3937
 = 84 cm = 84 × 0.3937
 = 33.0708 in

Thus, 84 centimeters in inches is equal to 84 cm = 84 × 0.3937 = 33.0708 in.

Example 2: Transform 21 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

21 cm = 21 × 0.3937
 = 21 cm = 21 × 0.3937
 = 8.2677 in

Thus, 21 centimeters in inches is equal to 21 cm = 21 × 0.3937
 = 8.2677 in.

Example 3: Transform 210 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

210 cm = 210 × 0.3937
 = 210 cm = 210 × 0.3937
 = 82.677 in

Thus, 210 centimeters in inches is equal to 210 cm = 210 × 0.3937
 = 82.677 in.