8 in to cm
8 in = 3.1496 cm
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Step-by-Step: 8 in to cm
- Start with 8 in
- Apply the conversion formula
- Result: 3.1496 cm
8 cm equals 3.15 inches. Centimeter-scale measurements are essential in science, medicine, and precision crafts. A fingernail width is about 1 cm. A standard pencil diameter is about 0.7 cm. Medical professionals measure wound sizes, tumor dimensions, and skin lesions in centimeters. Smartphone thickness is typically 0.7–0.9 cm. In sewing, 8 cm could be a seam allowance, hem width, or button diameter.
Did You Know?
The centimeter was originally defined as 1/100th of the meter, which itself was defined as 1/10,000,000 of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
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FAQ
8 cm = 3.15 inches (divide by 2.54).
Both can be equally precise. Centimeters are part of the metric system used by most countries worldwide.