Converting 10cm by 15cm to Inches
When working with measurements, it's often necessary to convert between different units. In this case, we'll explore how to convert a measurement of 10cm by 15cm to inches.
Understanding Centimeters and Inches
Before we dive into the conversion, let's quickly review what centimeters and inches are:
- Centimeters (cm): A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
- Inches (in): A unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
The Conversion
To convert 10cm by 15cm to inches, we'll need to convert each dimension separately.
Converting 10cm to Inches
1 cm is equal to 0.3937 inches. To convert 10cm, multiply 10 by 0.3937:
10 cm × 0.3937 in/cm = 3.937 in
Converting 15cm to Inches
Using the same conversion factor, we can convert 15cm to inches:
15 cm × 0.3937 in/cm = 5.9055 in
Result
Now that we've converted both dimensions, we can express the measurement in inches as:
3.937 in by 5.9055 in
There you have it! The equivalent measurement in inches for 10cm by 15cm.
