Centimeters to Inches Converter

Centimeters to inches comes up constantly with clothing size charts, screen sizes, furniture listings and kids’ growth charts. Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 cm, so the conversion is exact: divide centimeters by 2.54.

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How to use the Centimeters to Inches Converter

  1. Type the number of centimeters in the box
  2. The value in inches appears instantly
  3. Use the table for common values, or switch units to convert anything else

Centimeters to Inches formula

in = cm × 0.393700787

Example: 10 cm × 0.39370079 = 3.93701 in.

💡 Quick mental check: 10 cm is a little under 4 inches (3.94 in).

Centimeters to Inches conversion chart

CentimetersInches
1 cm0.393701 in
2 cm0.787402 in
5 cm1.9685 in
10 cm3.93701 in
15 cm5.90551 in
20 cm7.87402 in
25 cm9.84252 in
30 cm11.811 in
50 cm19.685 in
100 cm39.3701 in
150 cm59.0551 in
160 cm62.9921 in
170 cm66.9291 in
180 cm70.8661 in

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert centimeters to inches?

Use the formula in = cm × 0.393700787. For example, 10 cm = 3.93701 in.

How many inches are in 1 centimeter?

1 cm = 0.39370079 in.

Any handy reference points?

Quick mental check: 10 cm is a little under 4 inches (3.94 in).

Is this centimeters to inches converter accurate?

Yes. It uses exact definitions (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg) and shows up to 10 significant digits.

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