42 Centimetres to Inches
42 cm equals 16.54 in.
Formula: cm × 0.393701 = in
42 cm =
16.54in
Feet
1.38 ft
Millimetres
420 mm
42 cm is a common screen-diagonal size for TVs and monitors.
Computed to 3 decimal places using factor 0.393701. For engineering or safety-critical uses verify against a calibrated reference.
Reference table
cm to in near 42
| centimetres (cm) | inches (in) | Feet | Millimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 cm | 14.17 in | 1.18 ft | 360 mm |
| 37 cm | 14.57 in | 1.21 ft | 370 mm |
| 38 cm | 14.96 in | 1.25 ft | 380 mm |
| 39 cm | 15.35 in | 1.28 ft | 390 mm |
| 40 cm | 15.75 in | 1.31 ft | 400 mm |
| 41 cm | 16.14 in | 1.35 ft | 410 mm |
| 42 cm | 16.54 in | 1.38 ft | 420 mm |
| 43 cm | 16.93 in | 1.41 ft | 430 mm |
| 44 cm | 17.32 in | 1.44 ft | 440 mm |
| 45 cm | 17.72 in | 1.48 ft | 450 mm |
| 46 cm | 18.11 in | 1.51 ft | 460 mm |
| 47 cm | 18.5 in | 1.54 ft | 470 mm |
| 48 cm | 18.9 in | 1.57 ft | 480 mm |
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FAQ
Frequently asked
- How many inches is 42 cm?
- 42 centimetres = 16.54 inches. Divide cm by 2.54 to convert.
- What is 42 cm in feet and inches?
- 42 cm ≈ 1′5″ — useful for human height.
- How to convert 42 cm to inches mentally?
- Divide by 2.5: 42 ÷ 2.5 = 16.8 inches. Exact: 16.54 inches.
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