Converting 6 1/4 Inches to Centimeters
Are you struggling to convert 6 1/4 inches to centimeters? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this article, we'll show you how to easily convert this mixed fraction to centimeters.
What is 6 1/4 Inches?
6 1/4 inches is a mixed fraction that represents a length of 6 inches and a quarter of an inch. To convert this mixed fraction to centimeters, we need to understand how to convert both the whole number and the fraction parts.
Converting Inches to Centimeters
Before we dive into converting the mixed fraction, let's quickly review how to convert inches to centimeters. There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch, so:
1 inch = 2.54 cm
Converting the Whole Number Part
To convert the whole number part of 6 1/4 inches, we multiply 6 by 2.54:
6 inches = 6 × 2.54 = 15.24 cm
Converting the Fraction Part
Now, let's convert the fraction part of 1/4 inch. We can convert this fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator:
1/4 = 0.25 inches
Next, we multiply the decimal by 2.54 to convert it to centimeters:
0.25 inches = 0.25 × 2.54 = 0.635 cm
Adding the Whole Number and Fraction Parts
Finally, we add the converted whole number and fraction parts to get the total length in centimeters:
15.24 cm + 0.635 cm = 15.875 cm
Answer
6 1/4 inches is equal to 15.875 centimeters.
