Convert 71 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 71 centimeters and want to convert it to inches, then,

71 cm × 0.3937 = 27.9527 inches.

Thus, this implies that 71 centimeters is equivalent to about 27.95 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 71 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 71 by 2.54, which gives you 180.34 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 142 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

142 cm = 142 × 0.3937
 = 142 cm = 142 × 0.3937
 = 55.9054 in

Thus, 142 centimeters in inches is equal to 142 cm = 142 × 0.3937
 = 55.9054 in.

Example 2: Transform 71 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

71 cm = 71 × 0.3937
 = 71 cm = 71 × 0.3937
 = 27.9527 in

Thus, 71 centimeters in inches is equal to 71 cm = 71 × 0.3937
 = 27.9527 in.

Example 3: Transform 355 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

355 cm = 355 × 0.3937
 = 355 cm = 355 × 0.3937
 = 139.7635 in

Thus, 355 centimeters in inches is equal to 355 cm = 355 × 0.3937
 = 139.7635 in.