Convert 630 cubic centimeters to cubic inches.
I know that 1 inch = 2.54cm
I tried 630/2.54 but I didn't get the answer in my book, which is 38.44.
What am I doing wrong please?
1 cubic centimeter = 0.0610237 cubic inch
630 * 0.0610237 = 38.444931 cubic inches
How did you get that
1 cubic centimeter = 0.0610237 cubic inch ?
I Googled cubic centimeter to cubic inch
http://www.google.com/#q=cubic+centimeter+to+cubic+inch
Okay, thank you.
You're welcome.
To convert cubic centimeters to cubic inches, you need to consider the conversion factor for both length and volume.
You correctly mentioned that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, which is the conversion factor for length. However, to convert cubic centimeters to cubic inches, you need to consider the conversion factor for volume.
Since we are dealing with three dimensions (length, width, and height), the conversion factor needs to be cubed. Therefore, the conversion factor for volume is (2.54)^3.
Let's calculate it step by step:
1. Start with 630 cubic centimeters.
2. Divide it by the conversion factor: 630 / (2.54)^3.
Now, let's calculate the conversion factor:
(2.54)^3 = 16.387064 cubic centimeters per cubic inch.
Now, substitute this value back into the equation:
630 / 16.387064 = 38.44 cubic inches.
Therefore, the correct conversion of 630 cubic centimeters to cubic inches is 38.44, as stated in your book.