1 cm equals 0.393701 in. To convert Centimeter to Inch, multiply the value by 0.393701; divide by 0.393701 to convert back. Enter any number above and the result appears instantly — free and entirely in your browser.
How do you convert Centimeter to Inch?
The conversion formula is in = cm × 0.393701. The conversion factor is fixed by definition, so the result is always exact.
Centimeter to Inch conversion table
| cm | in |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93701 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
What is Centimeter (cm)?
The centimetre (cm) is one hundredth of a metre. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, paper sizes and small objects in most of the world.
What is Inch (in)?
The inch (in) is an imperial length unit defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It is used in the US and UK for screen sizes, body height and DIY measurements.
Why convert Centimeter to Inch?
Most of the world measures length in metres and centimetres, while the US and UK also use inches, feet and miles. Converting between metric and imperial is a daily need for travel, DIY and online shopping.
By the 1959 international agreement, the inch is exactly 2.54 cm and the foot exactly 0.3048 m. So 1 metre = 3.2808 feet and 1 kilometre = 0.6214 miles.
How to convert Centimeter to Inch
- Enter the value in Centimeter into the left field of the converter.
- Read the result in Inch instantly in the right field — it updates automatically.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction (Inch to Centimeter).
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