130 cm to inches

To convert 130 cm to inches, we must first understand the conversion factor between centimeters and inches. One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.

Step 1: Write down the given length value: 130 cm.

Step 2: Set up the conversion factor as a fraction, with cm in the denominator and inches in the numerator: 1 inch/2.54 cm.

Step 3: Multiply the length value (130 cm) by the conversion factor: 130 cm x (1 inch/2.54 cm).

Step 4: Notice that the cm units will cancel out, leaving us with inches: 130/2.54 inches.

Step 5: Simplify the fraction: 130/2.54 inches = 51.18 inches.

Step 6: Round the value to the desired number of decimal places (in this case, 2 decimal places): 51.18 inches ≈ 51.2 inches.

Therefore, 130 cm is equal to 51.2 inches.