Inactive Tutor answered 05/27/21
1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 cm= 10 mm
38 inches = 38(2.54)10 mm = 965.2
965.2mm/16mm = 60.325 16mm thick ropes would fit on a 38 inch pole
UNLESS you meant wrapping the ropes around the pole, then you need more information
as to the radius of the pole or its circumference