42.424 Centimeters to Inches

42.424 cm ≈ 16.702 in

= 1′ 4.7024″

Closest fraction: 16 4564″(16.70313 in — differs by less than 1%)

Calculation: in = 42.424 cm × 0.393701 ≈ 16.702 in

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How long is 42.424 cm?

42.424 cm is comparable to the size of a laptop screen.

What does 42.424 cm look like?

Comparable to the size of a laptop screen
42.424 cm is comparable to the size of a laptop screen.

42.424 cm on the inch scale

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42.42 cm = 16.7 in

How to Convert Centimeter to Inch

1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches exact

Inch = Centimeter × 0.393701

Example: 42.424 cm × 0.393701 = 16.702 in

Reverse Conversion

To convert inches back to centimeters:

  • Remember, 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters.
  • To convert 16.702 in to cm, multiply 16.702 x 2.54, resulting in 42.424 cm.

exact This conversion factor is exact by international definition.

42.424 cm is also equal to:

  • 424.24 millimeter
  • 0.42424 meter
  • 0.00042424 kilometer
  • 1.3919 feet
  • 0.46395 yard
About these units

Centimeter: Metric unit equal to one hundredth (1/100) of a meter.

Inch: Imperial/US customary unit standardized as exactly 25.4 millimeters since 1959.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 42.424 centimeters in inches?

42.424 centimeters equals 16.702 inches. This is calculated by multiplying 42.424 by the conversion factor 0.393701.

What does 42.424 centimeters look like in inches?

42.424 centimeters (16.702 inches) is about the length of a laptop or a kitchen cutting board.

How do you calculate 42.424 centimeters to inches?

Multiply 42.424 by the conversion factor 0.393701. The calculation is 42.424 × 0.393701 = 16.702 inches. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 inch = 2.54 cm by international agreement (1959). Last reviewed: March 2026
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