To convert 1/2 inch to centimeters, we need to know that 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. By understanding the relationship between inches and centimeters, we can convert the given measurement.
1 in = 2.54 cm
When converting inches to centimeters, we multiply the inch measurement by 2.54 since each inch contains 2.54 centimeters. Since there are many centimeters in an inch, the resulting value in centimeters will be larger than what we started with. This is a useful way to check your work.
When converting 1/2 in to cm it is helpful to change it to a decimal by dividing 1 by 2. You get the decimal 0.5.
Applying this to 1/2 inch:
0.5 inch * 2.54 cm/inch = 1.27 centimeters.
Therefore, 1/2 inch is equal to 1.27 centimeters.
