Step-by-step conversion explanation: To convert 44.5 centimeter to inch, multiply by the conversion factor 0.393701. So, 44.5 x 0.393701 = 17.5197 inch.

44.5 centimeter equals exactly 17.519685 inch. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 17.5197 inch.

Objects measuring approximately 44.5 centimeter include a 17.3-inch laptop display diagonal (43.94 cm), a 20-inch monitor screen width (44.27 cm), a 17.5-inch spirit level (44.45 cm), and a full-size keyboard width (e.g., Logitech K800 at 44.7 cm).

Converting centimeter to inch is useful for international collaboration in engineering and design, adhering to regional standards in construction (e.g., US imperial system), and for consumers understanding product dimensions from different markets. It bridges the gap between metric and imperial measurement systems.

Memory aids and shortcuts for converting 44.5 centimeter to inch include remembering that 1 cm is roughly 0.4 inch for quick estimation, or visualizing common objects like a 17.5-inch laptop screen which is approximately 44.5 cm. For precision, always use the exact conversion factor of 0.393701.