How to convert centimeters to inches
To convert centimeters (cm) to inches (in), divide the value in centimeters by 2.54.
in = cm ÷ 2.54
Example: 10 cm = 3.937007874 in.
You can also type 10 cm to in into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 cm + 1 in.
Centimeters to Inches conversion table
| Centimeters | Inches |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0039370079 in |
| 0.1 cm | 0.039370079 in |
| 0.25 cm | 0.098425197 in |
| 0.5 cm | 0.19685039 in |
| 1 cm | 0.39370079 in |
| 2 cm | 0.78740157 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811024 in |
| 4 cm | 1.5748031 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685039 in |
| 6 cm | 2.3622047 in |
| 7 cm | 2.7559055 in |
| 8 cm | 3.1496063 in |
| 9 cm | 3.5433071 in |
| 10 cm | 3.9370079 in |
| 12 cm | 4.7244094 in |
| 15 cm | 5.9055118 in |
| 20 cm | 7.8740157 in |
| 25 cm | 9.8425197 in |
| 30 cm | 11.811024 in |
| 40 cm | 15.748031 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685039 in |
| 60 cm | 23.622047 in |
| 75 cm | 29.527559 in |
| 100 cm | 39.370079 in |
| 250 cm | 98.425197 in |
| 500 cm | 196.85039 in |
| 1,000 cm | 393.70079 in |
Converting inches back to centimeters
1 in = 2.54 cm. See the Inches to Centimeters converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Centimeter (cm)
One hundredth of a meter. An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Inch (in)
Exactly 2.54 centimeters. Twelve inches make a foot.
Length measures distance in one dimension. The SI base unit is the meter, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial and US customary lengths are defined exactly in meters: an inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Questions and answers
How many inches are in a centimeter?
One centimeter (cm) equals 0.3937007874 inches (in).
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
To convert centimeters to inches, divide the value in centimeters by 2.54. The formula is in = cm ÷ 2.54. For example, 10 cm = 3.9370079 in.
What is 10 cm in in?
10 centimeters is 3.937007874 inches.
Which is bigger, a centimeter or a inch?
A inch is bigger: 1 in = 2.54 cm.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
A foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, because an inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches.
Does this cm to in converter work offline?
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