Length conversion
42 cm to in
16.535 in
42 centimetres = 16.535 inches. Exact factor: in = cm ÷ 2.54.
Live converter
Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.
The formula
in = cm ÷ 2.54
Worked example: 42 × 0.3937007874 = 16.535 in.
Values near 42 cm
| cm | in |
|---|---|
| 39 | 15.354 |
| 40 | 15.748 |
| 41 | 16.142 |
| 42this page | 16.535 |
| 43 | 16.929 |
| 44 | 17.323 |
| 45 | 17.717 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert centimetres to inches?
Apply the formula in = cm ÷ 2.54. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is 42 cm in in?
42 cm equals 16.535 in. The reference table below shows the values immediately around 42 cm.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Screen and tyre sizes are quoted in inches almost everywhere, even in countries that are otherwise fully metric.