Convert polegada [Portuguese] to centimetre


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How many polegada in 1 centimetre? The answer is 0.39370078740157. We assume you are converting between polegada [Portuguese] and centimetre. You can view more details on each measurement unit: polegada or centimetre The SI base unit for length is the metre. 1 metre is equal to 39.370078740157 polegada, or 100 centimetre. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between polegadas and centimetres. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of polegada to centimetre

1 polegada to centimetre = 2.54 centimetre

5 polegada to centimetre = 12.7 centimetre

10 polegada to centimetre = 25.4 centimetre

15 polegada to centimetre = 38.1 centimetre

20 polegada to centimetre = 50.8 centimetre

25 polegada to centimetre = 63.5 centimetre

30 polegada to centimetre = 76.2 centimetre

40 polegada to centimetre = 101.6 centimetre

50 polegada to centimetre = 127 centimetre


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Definition: Polegada

A polegada é uma unidade de comprimento usada no sistema imperial de medidas britânico.

A polegada tem sua origem na medida realizada com o próprio polegar humano (não todo ele, mas a distância entre a dobra do polegar e a ponta). Uma medida rápida do polegar de um ser humano adulto fornece aproximadamente 2,5 cm de comprimento para esta distância.

Hoje em dia, ela é definida em função da Jarda. Esta por sua vez é definida em função do metro (unidade adotada na maioria dos países).


Definition: Centimeter

A centimetre (American spelling centimeter, symbol cm) is a unit of length that is equal to one hundreth of a metre, the current SI base unit of length. A centimetre is part of a metric system. It is the base unit in the centimetre-gram-second system of units. A corresponding unit of area is the square centimetre. A corresponding unit of volume is the cubic centimetre.

The centimetre is a now a non-standard factor, in that factors of 103 are often preferred. However, it is practical unit of length for many everyday measurements. A centimetre is approximately the width of the fingernail of an adult person.


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