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.Start with: 42 centimeters
- 2.Divide by: 2.54
- 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.