To convert 56cm to inches, you will need to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Understand the conversion ratio
The conversion ratio for centimeters (cm) to inches (in) is 1 cm = 0.3937 in. This means that for every 1 centimeter, there are 0.3937 inches.
Step 2: Set up the conversion equation
To convert 56 cm to inches, we will use the conversion ratio to set up an equation. The equation will look like this:
56 cm x 0.3937 in/cm = ? in
Step 3: Solve the equation
Multiply the value of 56 cm by 0.3937 in/cm to find the equivalent in inches:
56 cm x 0.3937 in/cm = 22.0472 in
Step 4: Round off the result
The decimal places of inches can be rounded to the nearest hundredth. Therefore, the final answer is:
56 cm = 22.05 in (rounded to the nearest hundredth)
So, 56 cm is equivalent to 22.05 inches.
In summary, to convert 56 cm to inches, multiply the value in centimeters by 0.3937 in/cm to get the equivalent in inches. Remember to round off to the nearest hundredth if needed.