Step-by-step conversion explanation: To convert 104.5 centimeter to inch, multiply by the conversion factor 0.393701. 104.5 x 0.393701 = 41.1417 inch.

104.5 centimeter equals exactly 41.14173245 inch. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 41.1417 inch.

Objects measuring approximately 104.5 centimeter include a 41-inch TV screen diagonal (104.14 cm), a 41-inch professional spirit level (104.14 cm), and the average height of a 4-year-old child (approximately 104.5 cm).

Converting centimeter to inch is useful for international collaboration, especially when working with designs or products originating from countries primarily using the imperial system, such as the United States. It is also essential in specific industries like electronics (screen sizes), plumbing (pipe diameters), and construction, where imperial units remain standard practice.

A quick estimation is to remember that 1 centimeter is roughly 0.4 inches. So, 104.5 cm is approximately 104.5 x 0.4 = 41.8 inches. For a visual reference, think of the diagonal of a 41-inch television screen, which is 104.14 cm.