20 Centimeters to Inches
20 cm = 7.87 in
Exact Value
7.8740 in
Rounded
8 inches
In Feet
0.66 ft
Also equals 0.22 yards or 0.20 meters
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Inches
Visual Scale
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50 inches
127 cm
Real-world comparison: About the length of a standard ruler
Detailed Conversion Results
Precision Levels
2 decimal places:
7.87 in
4 decimal places:
7.8740 in
6 decimal places:
7.874016 in
8 decimal places:
7.87401575 in
10 decimal places:
7.8740157480 in
Fractional Representation
Approximate fraction:20 cm ≈ 7 7/8 inches
Reverse Conversion
7.87 inches=20 centimeters
What is 20 CM in Real Life?
Common Applications
- •Tablet or small laptop screen
- •Standard ruler length
- •Picture frame size
- •Book or notebook dimensions
Similar Measurements
- •Just under 8 inches
- •About 0.66 feet
- •Approximately 0.20 meters
How to Convert 20 CM to Inches
The Formula
Inches = Centimeters ÷ 2.54
(or Centimeters × 0.393701)
Step-by-Step Calculation
- 1.Start with: 20 centimeters
- 2.Divide by: 2.54
- 3.Result: 20 ÷ 2.54 = 7.8740 inches
Why 2.54?
The conversion factor 2.54 represents the exact number of centimeters in one inch, as defined by international agreement. By dividing centimeters by 2.54, we convert metric measurements to imperial inches. This conversion is precise and universally accepted across all scientific and engineering applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
20 centimeters is exactly 7.8740 inches. When rounded to two decimal places, this equals 7.87 inches. The conversion uses the standard factor where 1 inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters.