Worksheet on Centimetres to Inches Converter

Metric measurements translate into imperial units through division magic. Young calculators discover the centimeters to inches converter free worksheet PDF that unlocks the secrets of transforming centimetres into familiar inch measurements. These useful exercises guide students through conversion processes while connecting mathematics to everyday measuring tasks. Students can download free centimeters to inches converter printable practice questions. Each calculation builds measurement flexibility and international awareness.

1. An artist is creating a mural that is 300 cm wide and 200 cm tall. She decides to add a 10 cm border around the mural. What are the new dimensions in inches, including the border?

a) 124 inches by 84.3 inches
b) 125.9 inches by 86.6 inches
c) 130.3 inches by 88.9 inches
d) 133.5 inches by 91.1 inches

Answer: b)

Explanation: New dimensions: 320 cm and 220 cm.
We know that 1 cm = $\frac{\frac{1}{}}{\frac{\mathrm{2.54}}{}}$ in
Now, Converting cm to inches: 320 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 125.9 inches
220 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 86.6 inches.

2. For packaging purposes, a box’s width needs to be known in inches. If the box is 45 cm wide, what is its width in inches?

a) 17 inches
b) 17.7 inches
c) 17.1 inches
d) 18.5 inches

Answer: b)

Explanation: Width of box = 45 cm = 45 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 17.7 inches

3. A rectangular window measures 120 cm by 90 cm. After installing a new frame, the dimensions are increased by 10% on each side. What are the new dimensions in inches?

a) 53.1 inches by 39.4 inches
b) 52.4 inches by 38.4 inches
c) 50.5 inches by 36.5 inches
d) 51.9 inches by 38.9 inches

Answer: d)

Explanation: After increasing by 10%, New dimensions are:
120 x 110% = 132 cm
90 x 110% = 99 cm

The new dimensions in inches are:
132 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 51.9 inches
99 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 38.9 inches

4. A runner's track is 1500 cm long. If 200 cm is cut off from one end and 150 cm from the other, what is the remaining length in inches?

a) 425.5 inches
b) 500 inches
c) 452.75 inches
d) 435.5 inches

Answer: c)

Explanation: Length of runner’s track = 1500 cm
Remaining length = 1500 − 200 − 150 = 1150 cm

Converting to inches: 1150 ÷ 2.54 = 452.75 inches

5. A piece of metal rod is 180 cm long. If it is cut into 3 equal pieces, what is the length of each piece in inches?

a) 22.4 inches
b) 23.62 inches
c) 24.8 inches
d) 26.2 inches

Answer: b)

Explanation: Length of each piece = 180 ÷ 3 = 60 cm
Converting to inches: 60 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 23.62 inches