Centimeters to Inches Converter
1 centimeter = 0.3937008 inches
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Inches to Centimeters Converter
Good to know
Clothing, body measurements and furniture listings often mix both units. For a rough estimate, divide centimeters by 2.5.
How to convert centimeters to inches
To convert centimeters to inches, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.3937008. To go the other way, multiply inches by 2.54.
in = cm × 0.3937008
Worked examples
- 10 cm = 3.937008 in
- 30 cm = 11.81102 in
- 100 cm = 39.37008 in
- 170 cm = 66.92913 in
Centimeters to Inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.3937008 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874016 in |
| 3 cm | 1.181102 in |
| 4 cm | 1.574803 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968504 in |
| 6 cm | 2.362205 in |
| 7 cm | 2.755906 in |
| 8 cm | 3.149606 in |
| 9 cm | 3.543307 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937008 in |
| 15 cm | 5.905512 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874016 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 30 cm | 11.81102 in |
| 40 cm | 15.74803 in |
| 50 cm | 19.68504 in |
| 75 cm | 29.52756 in |
| 100 cm | 39.37008 in |
| 250 cm | 98.4252 in |
| 500 cm | 196.8504 in |
| 1,000 cm | 393.7008 in |
About the units
Centimeters (cm)
The centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and small objects.
Inches (in)
The inch (in) is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters. It is used in the US and UK for height, screen sizes, tools and construction.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
in = cm × 0.3937008What is 30 cm in inches?
How many inches are in a centimeter?
How many centimeters are in an inch?
Conversion factors use exact international definitions where they exist (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg). Results are rounded for display only.