Conversion Process
To convert 4.2 centimeters to millimeters, you need to know the conversion factor between these two units of length. One centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters.
The formula to convert centimeters to millimeters is:
Millimeters = Centimeters × 10
Using this formula:
4.2 cm × 10 = 42 mm
Therefore, 4.2 centimeters is equal to 42 millimeters.
Examples of Similar Lengths
- A common AA battery has a length of approximately 42 mm.
- The diameter of a small coin, like a dime, is around 42 mm.
- The width of a typical lipstick tube is about 42 mm.
- A credit card’s thickness is roughly 42 mm when stacked in a group of about 21 cards.
- The length of a standard sewing needle is approximately 42 mm.