To convert 1.6 centimeter to inch, multiply 1.6 by the conversion factor 0.393701. The calculation is 1.6 x 0.393701 = 0.6299216 inch.

1.6 centimeter equals exactly 0.6299216 inch. For most practical purposes, this is often rounded to 0.6299 inch.

Objects measuring approximately 1.6 centimeter include a CR1616 Lithium Coin Cell Battery diameter (1.6 cm), a standard six-sided dice side length (1.6 cm), and an M8 Flat Washer outer diameter (1.6 cm).

Converting centimeter to inch is essential for international trade, engineering projects, and manufacturing processes where different measurement systems are used. It ensures compatibility between metric and imperial specifications, particularly in countries like the United States that primarily use inches.

A simple way is to remember that 1 centimeter is approximately 0.4 inch. For 1.6 centimeter, you can estimate by multiplying 1.6 by 0.4, yielding about 0.64 inch. Visualizing a standard dice side (1.6 cm) and comparing it to a small fraction of an inch can also help.