To convert a height value from centimeters to another unit of length, such as meters or inches, follow these steps:
1. Determine the value of the height in centimeters. Let’s say, for example, that the height is 170 cm.
2. Decide which unit of length you want to convert the height to. In this case, let’s say meters.
3. Know the conversion factor for the two units. For centimeters to meters, the conversion factor is 0.01. This means that to convert from centimeters to meters, you need to multiply the height in centimeters by 0.01.
4. Set up the equation for conversion by writing the height in centimeters as a fraction with the numerator being the original value and the denominator being 1 cm. For our example, the fraction will be 170 cm / 1 cm.
5. Multiply the fraction by the conversion factor. In this case, we get 170 cm / 1 cm x 0.01 = 170 x 0.01 cm / 1 cm = 1.7 m, which means the height is equal to 1.7 meters.
6. Check your answer to make sure it is in the correct unit and has the correct number of significant figures. In this case, our answer has two significant figures, which matches the original value of 170 cm.
7. If you want to convert the height to a different unit, such as inches, follow the same steps but use the appropriate conversion factor. For centimeters to inches, the conversion factor is 0.3937. So, for our example, the height in inches would be 170 cm / 1 cm x 0.3937 = 66.927 inches.
By following these steps, you can easily convert any height value from centimeters to the unit of your choice. Remember to always check your answer and use the correct conversion factor for the units you are converting between.