Centimeters to Inches Conversion
It is a conversion calculator that is used to convert the values in centimeters (cm) to inches (“). It has a single text field where you fill in the figures to be converted. This calculator is programmed with three active controls that perform different functions of the calculator. The first procedure is to enter the value in the blank text field and then click the “Convert” button.
Your results will be displayed below the three controls in form of inches decimal, inches fraction and feet + inches. It also shows the method that was used in performing the conversion in the bottom panel of the calculator.
If you want to perform new calculations, you will use the “Reset” button to readjust the calculator. It is used to erase all data of the previous calculations from the calculator giving a clean space for new conversions. The “Swap” button is used to switch the flow of calculations and it allows you to convert the values from inches to centimeters. This calculator is reliable the fact that it delivers accurate results within a single click, and thus saves on time.
Example;
Convert 1250 centimeters to inches
Solution;
Enter the value 1250 in the blank text field and then click the “Convert” button. The results will be displayed as;
Inches decimal result: 492.12598425”
Inches fraction result: 492 1/8”
Feet + inches result: 41ft 0.12598425“
Calculation: 1250cm / 2.54
= 492.12598425"
Formula of converting centimeters to inches
The centimeters to inches conversion calculator uses simple formulas in performing the calculations.
1 cm = (1 / 2.54)” = 0.3937007874”, which means that one centimeters is equivalent to 0.3937007874.
The distance in inches is calculated by dividing the distance in centimeters by 2.54. It can also be shown as;
D (“) = d (cm) / 2.54
For example;
Convert 30 cm to inches
D (“) = 30 cm / 2.54 = 11.811023622 inches