To convert 1.56 centimeter to inch, multiply 1.56 by the conversion factor 0.393701. The calculation is 1.56 x 0.393701 = 0.61417356 inch.

1.56 centimeter equals exactly 0.61417356 inch. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 0.6142 inch.

Objects measuring approximately 1.56 centimeter include the width of a standard USB-A male connector metal housing (1.5 cm), the diameter of a Euro 1 cent coin (1.625 cm), and the length of a small M3x15mm machine screw (1.5 cm).

Converting centimeter to inch is useful for international trade, engineering projects involving components from different regions, and adapting designs for markets that primarily use imperial measurements, such as the United States and parts of the United Kingdom.

Memory aids and shortcuts for converting 1.56 centimeter to inch include remembering that 1 centimeter is roughly 0.4 inch, allowing for quick mental estimation. Visualizing objects like a Euro 1 cent coin (1.625 cm) can also provide a practical reference point for this scale.