To convert 12.7 mm to inches, you can use the following steps:
1. Know the conversion factor: 1 inch is equal to 25.4 millimeters.
2. Set up the conversion equation:
12.7 mm * (1 inch / 25.4 mm)
3. Solve the equation:
12.7 / 25.4 = 0.5 inches
Therefore, 12.7 mm is equal to 0.5 inches.
Real-life example:
If you have a ruler that measures in millimeters and you want to know how many inches a length of 12.7 mm is, you can use the conversion factor to quickly determine that it is equal to 0.5 inches.
FAQs:
1. Why do we need to convert units?
Converting units allows us to easily compare and work with different measurements in a standardized way.
2. Can I convert units without knowing the conversion factor?
It is possible to convert units without knowing the exact conversion factor, but it is much easier and more accurate to use the conversion factor in calculations.
3. Is there a simple way to remember common conversion factors?
One common mnemonic device to remember the conversion factor between millimeters and inches is “25.4 mm in an inch, that’s the rule that’s never been pinched.”