42 Centimeters to Inches

42 cm = 16.54 in

Exact Value

16.5354 in

Rounded

17 inches

In Feet

1.38 ft

Also equals 0.46 yards or 0.42 meters

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Inches

Visual Scale

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50 inches
127 cm

Real-world comparison: Approximately the length of a laptop

Detailed Conversion Results

Precision Levels

2 decimal places:
16.54 in
4 decimal places:
16.5354 in
6 decimal places:
16.535433 in
8 decimal places:
16.53543307 in
10 decimal places:
16.5354330709 in

Fractional Representation

Approximate fraction:42 cm ≈ 16 1/2 inches
In feet and inches:1 ft 4 1/2 in

Reverse Conversion

16.54 inches=42 centimeters

What is 42 CM in Real Life?

Common Applications

  • Laptop screen diagonal
  • Small TV or monitor size
  • Backpack dimensions
  • Cushion or pillow size

Similar Measurements

  • Just under 17 inches
  • About 1.38 feet
  • Approximately 0.42 meters

How to Convert 42 CM to Inches

The Formula

Inches = Centimeters ÷ 2.54

(or Centimeters × 0.393701)

Step-by-Step Calculation

  1. 1.Start with: 42 centimeters
  2. 2.Divide by: 2.54
  3. 3.Result: 42 ÷ 2.54 = 16.5354 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

42 centimeters is exactly 16.5354 inches. When rounded to two decimal places, this equals 16.54 inches. The conversion uses the standard factor where 1 inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters.