42 centimeters is equal to 16.5354 inches.
To give some perspective, here are some comparisons to known objects of similar size:
– 42 centimeters is slightly longer than the width of a standard school ruler (30 centimeters).
– It is also about the height of a medium-sized house cat or a small dog.
– In terms of food, 42 centimeters is roughly the diameter of a large pizza.
– It is slightly shorter than the width of an average computer keyboard (45 centimeters).