How to convert centimetres to inches
in = cm × 0.3937007874
Example: 5 cm × 0.3937007874 = 1.968503937 in
Centimeters to Inches table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
About these units
Centimeters (cm): A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and small objects.
Inches (in): An inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres by international agreement (1959). There are 12 inches in a foot.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in 1 centimetre?
1 centimetre (cm) equals 0.3937007874 inches.
How do I convert cm to in?
Multiply the value in centimetres by 0.3937007874. For example, 5 cm × 0.3937007874 = 1.968503937 in.
How do I convert inches back to centimetres?
Multiply by 2.54 (or divide by 0.3937007874). 1 in = 2.54 cm.
What is a centimetre?
A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and small objects.
Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every length unit at once? Use the Length Converter.