13 cm in inches

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the conversion of a measurement from centimeters to inches. This requires applying a conversion factor since 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.

Answer

5.12 inches
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is approximately 5.12 inches

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the conversion factor

The given conversion factor is that 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.

  1. Set up the conversion formula

To convert centimeters to inches, divide the number of centimeters by the conversion factor (2.54).

$$ ext{inches} = rac{ ext{centimeters}}{2.54} $$

  1. Apply the conversion formula

Substitute the given value (13 cm) into the conversion formula and solve:

$$ ext{inches} = rac{13}{2.54} \ = 5.1181 $$

The final answer is approximately 5.12 inches

More Information

Conversion between units of measurement is commonly used in science, cooking, construction, and many other fields.

Tips

Double-check the conversion factor to ensure accuracy. A common mistake is to multiply by the conversion factor instead of dividing when converting from centimeters to inches.

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