Converting 12 5/16 inch to cm
Introduction
When working with measurements, it's often necessary to convert between different units. One such conversion is from inches to centimeters. In this article, we'll focus on converting a specific measurement: 12 5/16 inch to cm.
What is 12 5/16 inch?
12 5/16 inch is a mixed measurement that combines a whole number of inches with a fractional part. To break it down:
- 12 inches is the whole number part
- 5/16 inch is the fractional part
Converting to cm
To convert 12 5/16 inch to cm, we need to convert both the whole number part and the fractional part separately.
Converting the whole number part
1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm. Therefore, we can convert the whole number part as follows:
12 inches × 2.54 cm/inch = 30.48 cm
Converting the fractional part
The fractional part is 5/16 inch. To convert this to cm, we can multiply it by the conversion factor:
5/16 inch × 2.54 cm/inch = 0.79 cm (approximately)
Combining the results
Now, let's combine the converted whole number part and fractional part to get the final result:
30.48 cm + 0.79 cm = 31.27 cm
Result
Therefore, 12 5/16 inch is equal to 31.27 cm.
