12 inches equals 30.48 centimeters because 12 times 2.54 (the conversion factor) = 30.48
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Definition of Inch
An inch is a unit of length or distance in a number of systems of measurement, including in the US Customary Units and British Imperial Units. One inch is defined as 1⁄12 of a foot and is therefore 1⁄36 of a yard. According to the modern definition, one inch is equal to 25.4 mm exactly.
Definition of Centimeter
A centimeter (cm) is a decimal fraction of the meter, the International System of Units (SI) unit of length, approximately equivalent to 39.37 inches.
How to convert 12 inches to centimeters
To calculate a value in inches to the corresponding value in centimeters, just multiply the quantity in inches by 2.54 (the conversion factor).
Here is the formula:
Value in centimeters = value in inches × 2.54
Supose you want to convert 12 inches into centimeters. In this case you will have:
Value in centimeters = 12 × 2.54 = 30.48
inches to centimeters Conversion Chart Near 6 inches
6 inches | = | 15.24 centimeters |
7 inches | = | 17.78 centimeters |
8 inches | = | 20.32 centimeters |
9 inches | = | 22.86 centimeters |
10 inches | = | 25.4 centimeters |
11 inches | = | 27.94 centimeters |
12 inches | = | 30.48 centimeters |
13 inches | = | 33.02 centimeters |
14 inches | = | 35.56 centimeters |
15 inches | = | 38.1 centimeters |
16 inches | = | 40.64 centimeters |
17 inches | = | 43.18 centimeters |
18 inches | = | 45.72 centimeters |
Note: Values are rounded to 4 significant figures. Fractions are rounded to the nearest 8th fraction.
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