How many inches are in 13 cm?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the conversion of 13 centimeters into inches, which involves using a conversion factor between the two units of measurement.

Answer

5.12 inches
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 5.12 inches

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the conversion factor

The conversion factor from centimeters to inches is $1 ext{ cm} = 0.393701 ext{ inches}$.

  1. Apply the conversion factor

Multiply 13 centimeters by the conversion factor to convert to inches.

$$13 ext{ cm} imes 0.393701 ext{ inches/cm} = 5.118113 ext{ inches}$$

  1. Round the result

Round the result to a reasonable number of decimal places if necessary. For most practical purposes, you can round to two decimal places.

$$5.118113 ext{ inches} ightarrow 5.12 ext{ inches}$$

The final answer is 5.12 inches

More Information

The inch is a unit of length primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting to use the exact conversion factor or inaccurately rounding the intermediate results. Double-check your multiplication and consider significant figures.

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