Step 1: Convert Centimeters to Inches
We know the conversion factor between centimeters and inches is:
1 inch=2.54cm
So, to convert centimeters to inches, we divide the number of centimeters by 2.54.
For 140 centimeters:
140 cm÷2.54=55.1181 inches≈55.12 inches
This means that 140 centimeters is approximately 55.12 inches.
Step 2: Convert Inches to Feet
Next, we know that 1 foot equals 12 inches. To convert inches to feet, we divide the number of inches by 12.
For 55.12 inches:
55.12 inches÷12=4.593 feet≈4.59 feet
So, 55.12 inches is approximately 4.59 feet.
Step 3: Understanding the Conversion
- Centimeters to Inches: We first convert the measurement into inches because it’s easier to work with feet, which are measured in inches.
- Inches to Feet: Once we have the value in inches, we divide by 12 to convert it to feet because there are 12 inches in 1 foot.
Final Answer:
140 centimeters is approximately 4.59 feet. This is the result rounded to two decimal places.
Verification
You can verify this by multiplying the result back by 12 to check the number of inches:
4.59 feet×12=55.08 inches
This is very close to the initial 55.12 inches we calculated, confirming the conversion is accurate.
In summary, 140 cm equals about 4.59 feet, and this process involves first converting to inches, then converting inches to feet.