Convert 20 cm to 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 20 centimeters and want to convert it to inches, then,

20 cm × 0.3937 = 7.874 inches.

Thus, this implies that 20 centimeters is equivalent to about 7.87 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 20 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 20 by 2.54, which gives you 50.8 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 40 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

40 cm = 40 × 0.3937
 = 40 cm = 40 × 0.3937
 = 15.748 in

Thus, 40 centimeters in inches is equal to 40 cm = 40 × 0.3937 = 15.748 in.

Example 2: Transform 10 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

10 cm = 10 × 0.3937
 = 10 cm = 10 × 0.3937
 = 3.937 in

Thus, 10 centimeters in inches is equal to 10 cm = 10 × 0.3937
 = 3.937 in.

Example 3: Transform 100 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

100 cm = 100 × 0.3937
 = 100 cm = 100 × 0.3937
 = 39.37 in

Thus, 100 centimeters in inches is equal to 100 cm = 100 × 0.3937
 = 39.37 in.