When we talk about measurements, sometimes we use different systems. One system is called the metric system, which includes units like centimeters (cm) and meters. Another common system is the imperial system, which uses inches and feet. Since you’re interested in gardening, let’s see how we can understand one measurement in both systems.
To convert centimeters to inches, we can use a simple formula. We know that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. So, to convert centimeters to inches, we can divide the number of centimeters by 2.54.
In your case, you want to convert 45 centimeters to inches:
$$
\text{inches} = \frac{45 \text{ cm}}{2.54} \approx 17.72 \text{ inches}
$$
This means that 45 cm is approximately 17.72 inches.
Understanding measurements is important in gardening! For example, when you are planting seeds, you might want to know how far apart to place them or how deep to dig. Knowing how to convert from centimeters to inches can help you follow instructions from gardening books or friends who use different measurement systems.
Here are 7 objects that are exactly 45 cm long:
- A standard ruler
- A small garden trowel
- A typical kitchen cutting board
- A long pencil or marker
- A shoelace
- A piece of string used for planting rows
- A small gardening spade
Now you can visualize what 45 cm looks like in both gardening and everyday life!
