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Linear inches (or linear centimetres) is a term invented by the airline industry to measure baggage. The size of an item in linear inches is the sum of the length plus the width plus the height of the item. A 20-by-20-by-5-inch suitcase, a 1-by-11-by-4-inch painting and a 1-by-1-by-43-inch fishing rod are all the same size in terms of linear inches. Size restrictions are different for different classes of tickets and for different airlines, but the one constant is that airlines measure baggage in linear inches. So by the same yard stick you can measure the dimensions of the suitcase that matches 180 linear centimetres.
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How many kilometers are in a cenitmeter?
Kilometers are almost as big as miles one centimeter is as long as a fingernail
How big is a millimeter in inches on a ruler?
A millimeter is normally the smallest division on a metric rule, one tenth of a centimeter, one thousand to a meter (and hopefully you are not looking at a non-metric ruler).
Are kilometers unit of mass would be best to weigh a heavy suitcase?
This will depend on the airline you are flying. Most airlines have limits of 20 to 50lbs PER PIECE so it does not matter how many persons are flying only the weight per piece of luggage. Obviously this number varies greatly between airlines, but they are usually pretty flexible. I know in many countries if you exceed the weight you can pay a fee for the amount over the maximum and proceed. My advice would be to check your airlines website or call and they should be able to give you an accurate number.
How big is 40 cm in inches?
The answer is 15.75 inches (approx.). Inches and centimeters are both units of linear measurement. Inches are used in the imperial system whereas centimeters are used in the metric system. To convert from cm to inches, multiply the cm unit by 0.393701.
Which is more 5 yards or 179 inches?
5 yards, as it is 180 inches, given that a yard is 36 inches.
