{"id":1963,"date":"2022-04-25T09:23:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T09:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1963"},"modified":"2024-04-02T07:32:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T07:32:11","slug":"inch-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch","title":{"rendered":"Inch &#8211; Definition, Measurement, Facts, Examples, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c709df93-97d2-4aa1-a644-58d423154c54\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch#0-what-is-an-inch>What is an Inch?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch#1-inch-definition>Inch Definition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch#3-inch-to-centimeter-conversion>Inch to Centimeter Conversion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch#10-solved-examples-on-the-inch-unit>Solved Examples on the Inch Unit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch#11-practice-problems-on-the-inch-unit>Practice Problems on the Inch Unit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch#12-frequently-asked-questions-about-the-inch-unit>Frequently Asked Questions about the Inch Unit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-an-inch\">What is an Inch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An inch (abbreviation: in, symbol: \u201d) is a unit of length or distance in the US customary system of measurement.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/foot\">Foot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/yard\">yards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/mile\">miles<\/a> are other customary units of length\/distance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12 inches = 1 foot (12\u201d = 1 ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">36 inches = 1 yard (36\u201d = 1 yd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">63,360 inches = 1 mile (63,360\u201d = 1 mi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inch-conversion.png\" alt=\"Inch conversion\" class=\"wp-image-41518\" title=\"Inch conversion\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inch-conversion.png 621w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inch-conversion-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div 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     checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-inch-definition\">Inch Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inch is a customary unit of length equal to $\\frac{1}{12}$ of a foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-how-long-is-an-inch\">How Long Is an Inch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To understand how long 1 inch is, let\u2019s take a look at different day-to-day objects that are about 1 inch long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A paper clip is about 1 inch long. The diameter of the US quarter is approximately equal to 1 inch (0.955 in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/objects-with-about-1-inch-dimension.png\" alt=\"Objects with about 1 inch dimension\" class=\"wp-image-41519\" title=\"Objects with about 1 inch dimension\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/objects-with-about-1-inch-dimension.png 619w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/objects-with-about-1-inch-dimension-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-inch-to-centimeter-conversion\">Inch to Centimeter Conversion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length. If compared with an inch, 1 cm comparatively smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 inch = 2.54 cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u2033 = 2.54 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To convert a given length from inches to cm, multiply it by 2.54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To convert a given length from cm to inches, divide it by 2.54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example: <\/strong>Convert 40 inches to centimeters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40 inches = (40 \u00d7 2.54) cm = 101.6 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/inch-scale.png\" alt=\"Inch scale\" class=\"wp-image-41520\" title=\"Inch scale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/inch-scale.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/inch-scale-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-fractions-of-an-inch\">Fractions of an Inch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look at the ruler that has markings up to 10 inches. We have highlighted the 1 inch segment from 0 to 1 to show different fractions of an inch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fractions-of-an-inch.png\" alt=\"Fractions of an inch\" class=\"wp-image-41521\" title=\"Fractions of an inch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fractions-of-an-inch.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fractions-of-an-inch-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-how-to-measure-inches-without-a-ruler\">How to Measure Inches without a Ruler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t have a ruler or measuring tape, there are a few methods you can use to estimate or measure an inch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use common objects<\/strong>: Many everyday items have known dimensions. For example, a standard US quarter has a diameter of approximately 0.955 inches, so you can use it to estimate the length of an inch. Other objects with known dimensions, such as credit cards or certain smartphone models, can also be used as reference points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use your hand<\/strong>: On most people, the distance from the tip of the thumb to the first knuckle is roughly an inch. You can use this as a rough estimation by aligning the tip of your thumb with the starting point and counting the number of thumb lengths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, these methods are approximate and may not provide precise measurements. It&#8217;s always best to use a reliable measuring tool, such as a ruler or measuring tape, for accurate measurements when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-different-uses-of-inch\">Different Uses of Inch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An inch is used to describe the dimensions of TV screens or display screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also used to measure the length of smaller objects (such as pencils, paper, etc.).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A measuring tape is an easy-to-carry tool used to measure length. It is marked in both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/centimeter\">centimeters<\/a> and inches.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/inch-tape.png\" alt=\"Inch tape\" class=\"wp-image-41522\" title=\"Inch tape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/inch-tape.png 619w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/inch-tape-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-facts-about-the-inch\">Facts about the Inch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The symbol for the unit inch is \u201cin\u201d or double prime (&#8220;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The inch is commonly used for measuring the length of smaller objects, such as household items, clothing sizes, height, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 inches = 1 foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An inch is comparatively longer than a centimeter since 1 in = 2.54 cm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we learned about the customary unit of length, the inch, its conversion, and usage. Let\u2019s use these concepts and solve some problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-facts-about-inch\">Facts about Inch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inch explained in simple words is the customary unit of length that is one-twelfth of a foot, widely used in the United States for measuring small distances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inch symbol is given by the double prime or double quotes (\u2033).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-solved-examples-on-the-inch-unit\">Solved Examples on the Inch Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Define inches with respect to a meter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that 1 inch = 2.54 cm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The relationship between meter and centimeter is given by&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">100 cm = 1 meter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, 1 cm = $\\frac{1}{100}$ m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If 1 cm equals $\\frac{1}{100}$ m, then&nbsp; 2.54 cm will be equal to $2.54 \\times \\frac{1}{100}$ m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.54 cm = 0.0254 meter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, 1 inch = 2.54 cm =&nbsp; 0.0254 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Jason has a wooden stick that is 58\u2019\u2019 long. How long is a meter stick in centimeters?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\u201d = 2.54 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, $58&#8243; = 58 \\times 2.54$ cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">58&#8243; = 147.32 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wooden stick is 147.32 cm long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Which is longer, 24 inches or 2.8 feet?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To compare two measurements, we need to bring them in the same unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s convert 24 inches to feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12 inches = 1 foot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 in = $\\frac{1}{12}$ foot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$24 \\, \\text{inches} = 24 \\times \\frac{1}{12} = 2$ feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, comparing 2 feet and 2.8 feet, we get<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 feet $\\lt$ 2.8 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, 24 inches is less than 2.8 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Convert 87 ft to inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 foot = 12 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$87 \\, \\text{feet} = 12 \\times 87$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">87 feet = 1044 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-practice-problems-on-the-inch-unit\">Practice Problems on the Inch Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Inch<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">9 in = ____ feet<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{3}{4}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{1}{4}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{3}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{3}{7}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{3}{4}$<br\/>1 foot = 12 in<br>\r\n1 in = $\\frac{1}{12}$ ft<br>\r\n9 inches  =  $9 \\times \\frac{1}{12}$ ft<br>\r\n9 inches  = $\\frac{3}{4}$ ft<br><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">1 inch = _____ <\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">2.14 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">3.12 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">2.54 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">3.21 cm<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 2.54 cm<br\/>1 in = 2.54 cm<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Jason bought a 24-inch TV. Find the dimension in cm.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">60.96 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">62.96 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">65.96 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">68.96 cm<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 60.96 cm<br\/>Dimension of TV= 24 inches<br>\r\nWe know that 1 inch = 2.54 cm<br>\r\nSo, 24 inches = $24 \\times 2.54$ cm = 60.96 cm.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">2.54 cm ______ 3.54 inches<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\gt$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\lt$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$=$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\approx$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\lt$<br\/>1 inch = 2.54 cm<br>\r\n1 inch $\\lt$ 3.54 inches<br>\r\nSo, 2.54 cm $\\lt$ 3.54 inches<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        \"@type\": \"Quiz\", \n        \"typicalAgeRange\": \"3-11\",\n        \"educationalLevel\":  \"beginner\",\n        \"assesses\" : \"Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.\",\n        \"educationalAlignment\": [\n              {\n                \"@type\": \"AlignmentObject\",\n                \"alignmentType\": \"educationalSubject\",\n                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class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inch is derived from the Latin <em>uncia,<\/em> a Roman unit of length, which means the \u201ctwelfth part\u201d (of a Roman foot).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\"><strong>What is the relation between inches and mm?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 inch = 2.54 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cm = 10 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, 1 inch = 25.4 mm<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\"><strong>What is the relation between inches and km?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 inch = 2.54 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$1 \\, \\text{centimeter} = \\frac{1}{100000}$ km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, $1 \\, \\text{inch} =&nbsp; 2.54 \\times \\frac{1}{100000}$ km = 0.0000254<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\"><strong>What is the relation between inches and yards?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 36 inches in 1 yard.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\"><strong>What is half an inch?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-65711b60-093a-462f-a70e-f7a47180eb19\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you divide an inch into two equal parts, each part would be half an inch.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an Inch? An inch (abbreviation: in, symbol: \u201d) is a unit of length or distance in the US customary system of measurement.&nbsp; Foot, yards, miles are other customary units of length\/distance.&nbsp; 12 inches = 1 foot (12\u201d = 1 ft) 36 inches = 1 yard (36\u201d = 1 yd) 63,360 inches = 1 &#8230; <a title=\"Inch &#8211; Definition, Measurement, Facts, Examples, FAQs\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/inch\" aria-label=\"More on Inch &#8211; Definition, Measurement, Facts, Examples, FAQs\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Mithun Jhawar","author_link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/author\/mithun-jhawarsplashlearn-com\/"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1963"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1963\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41523,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1963\/revisions\/41523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}