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Centimeters to Inches Converter

Convert centimeters (cm) to inches (in) instantly — type a value below.

1 centimeter (cm) = 0.3937007874 inches (in)
1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
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How to convert centimeters to inches

To convert centimeters to inches, use this formula:

in = cm ÷ 2.54 (the same as multiplying by 0.3937007874)

Examples

Centimeters to Inches conversion chart

Centimeters (cm)Inches (in)
0.1 cm0.0393701 in
0.25 cm0.0984252 in
0.5 cm0.19685 in
1 cm0.393701 in
2 cm0.787402 in
3 cm1.1811 in
4 cm1.5748 in
5 cm1.9685 in
6 cm2.3622 in
7 cm2.75591 in
8 cm3.14961 in
9 cm3.54331 in
10 cm3.93701 in
12 cm4.72441 in
15 cm5.90551 in
20 cm7.87402 in
25 cm9.84252 in
30 cm11.811 in
40 cm15.748 in
50 cm19.685 in
60 cm23.622 in
70 cm27.5591 in
75 cm29.5276 in
80 cm31.4961 in
90 cm35.4331 in
100 cm39.3701 in
150 cm59.0551 in
200 cm78.7402 in
250 cm98.4252 in
500 cm196.85 in
1,000 cm393.701 in

About the units

Centimeter (cm)

A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m). It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing sizes and objects you can hold in your hand.

Inch (in)

An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, a value fixed by the international yard and pound agreement of 1959. Inches are used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, and body and furniture measurements.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Divide the number of centimeters by 2.54. For example, 5 cm = 1.9685 in.
How many inches are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.3937007874 inches.
What is 12 cm in inches?
12 centimeters equals 4.72441 inches.
How do I convert inches back to centimeters?
Use the reverse Inches to Centimeters converter: multiply inches by 2.54.

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