60 cm to in | 60 centimeters in 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 60 centimeters and want to convert it to inches, then,

60 cm × 0.3937 = 23.622 inches.

Thus, this implies that 60 centimeters is equivalent to about 23.62 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 60 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 60 by 2.54, which gives you 152.4 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 120 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

120 cm = 120 × 0.3937
 = 120 cm = 120 × 0.3937
 = 47.244 in

Thus, 120 centimeters in inches is equal to 120 cm = 120 × 0.3937 = 47.244 in.

Example 2: Transform 30 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

30 cm = 30 × 0.3937
 = 30 cm = 30 × 0.3937
 = 11.811 in

Thus, 30 centimeters in inches is equal to 30 cm = 30 × 0.3937
 = 11.811 in.

Example 3: Transform 300 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

300 cm = 300 × 0.3937
 = 300 cm = 300 × 0.3937
 = 118.11 in

Thus, 300 centimeters in inches is equal to 300 cm = 300 × 0.3937
 = 118.11 in.