Here is how to convert 31.42 cm to inches. We will give you the fractional answer, the decimal answer, and illustrate the answer on our tape measure.
One centimeter is equal to 50/127 inches, and 31.42 as a fraction is 31 21/50. Therefore, to get the fractional answer to 31.42 cm in inches, we multiply 31 21/50 by 50/127 and simplify if necessary.
cm × 50/127 = inches
31 21/50 × 50/127 = inches
31 21/50 × 50/127 = 12 47/127
31 21/50 cm = 12 47/127 inches
31.42 cm = 12 47/127 inches
As promised above, we also have the answer to 31.42 cm in inches in decimal form. Although the fractional answer above is exact, the decimal answer may be rounded if necessary:
12 47/127 ≈ 12.3700787401575
12 47/127 ≈ 12.370
31.42 cm ≈ 12.370 inches
Our image below shows 31.42 cm on a tape measure. The top row of the tape measure is inches, and the bottom row is centimeters.
As you can see, we drew a red line where 31.42 cm and 12.370 inches meet on the measuring tape.
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