Convert 15 cm to inch

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

15 cm × 0.3937 = 5.9055 inches.

Thus, this implies that 15 centimeters is equivalent to about 5.91 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 15 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 15 by 2.54, which gives you 38.1 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 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 2: Transform 7.5 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

7.5 cm = 7.5 × 0.3937
 = 7.5 cm = 7.5 × 0.3937
 = 2.9528 in

Thus, 7.5 centimeters in inches is equal to 7.5 cm = 7.5 × 0.3937
 = 2.9528 in.

Example 3: Transform 75 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

75 cm = 75 × 0.3937
 = 75 cm = 75 × 0.3937
 = 29.5275 in

Thus, 75 centimeters in inches is equal to 75 cm = 75 × 0.3937
 = 29.5275 in.