To convert 17 cm to a different unit, we need to know what unit we want to convert it to. Let’s convert 17 cm to inches.
1. Start with the value you want to convert: 17 cm
2. Use the conversion factor: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
3. Set up the conversion factor as a fraction: 1 inch / 2.54 cm
4. Multiply the value by the conversion factor: 17 cm * (1 inch / 2.54 cm) = 6.69 inches
So, 17 cm is equal to 6.69 inches.
Real-life example:
If you have a ruler that measures in centimeters and you want to know how long something is in inches, you would need to convert the centimeters to inches. For example, if a pencil is 17 cm long, you would convert that to inches to see that it is approximately 6.69 inches long.
FAQs:
1. How do I convert centimeters to meters?
To convert centimeters to meters, you would divide the number of centimeters by 100, since there are 100 centimeters in 1 meter. For example, 150 cm is equal to 1.5 meters (150 cm / 100 = 1.5 m).
2. Can I convert inches to centimeters using the same method?
Yes, you can convert inches to centimeters using a similar method. You would use the conversion factor 1 inch = 2.54 cm and multiply the number of inches by this conversion factor to get the equivalent length in centimeters.
3. How do I convert centimeters to feet?
To convert centimeters to feet, you would first convert centimeters to inches using the conversion factor 1 inch = 2.54 cm, and then convert inches to feet using the conversion factor 1 foot = 12 inches.