How many inch in 16 centimeters

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

16 cm × 0.3937 = 6.2992 inches.

Thus, this implies that 16 centimeters is equivalent to about 6.3 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 16 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 16 by 2.54, which gives you 40.64 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 32 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

32 cm = 32 × 0.3937
 = 32 cm = 32 × 0.3937
 = 12.5984 in

Thus, 32 centimeters in inches is equal to 32 cm = 32 × 0.3937
 = 12.5984 in.

Example 2: Transform 16 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

16 cm = 16 × 0.3937
 = 16 cm = 16 × 0.3937
 = 6.2992 in

Thus, 16 centimeters in inches is equal to 16 cm = 16 × 0.3937
 = 6.2992 in.

Example 3: Transform 80 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

80 cm = 80 × 0.3937
 = 80 cm = 80 × 0.3937
 = 31.496 in

Thus, 80 centimeters in inches is equal to 80 cm = 80 × 0.3937
 = 31.496 in.