Converting 17 1/2 Inches to Centimeters
Are you trying to convert a measurement from inches to centimeters? Specifically, you want to know how many centimeters are in 17 1/2 inches. In this article, we'll guide you through the conversion process and provide the answer.
Understanding the Measurement
First, let's break down the measurement: 17 1/2 inches. This is a mixed measurement, consisting of a whole number (17) and a fraction (1/2). To convert this to centimeters, we need to convert both parts separately.
Converting Whole Number Part
The whole number part is easy to convert. There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch, so:
17 inches × 2.54 cm/inch = 43.18 cm
Converting Fraction Part
Now, let's convert the fraction part: 1/2 inch. To convert this, we can multiply by 2.54 (since there are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch) and then divide by 2 (since it's a half):
(1/2 inch) × 2.54 cm/inch = 1.27 cm
Combining the Results
Now that we have both parts converted, let's add them together to get the final result:
43.18 cm + 1.27 cm = 44.45 cm
Answer
17 1/2 inches is equal to 44.45 centimeters.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other conversion questions.
