Convert Centimeter to Inch

Enter a value in Centimeter to see it instantly in Inch, or use the reverse converter below.

1 cm = 0.3937007874 in

See this the other way: Inch to Centimeter

Centimeter

Definition: One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit.

Current use: Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.

Inch

Definition: A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 25.4 millimeters, with 12 inches to a foot.

Current use: Used in the US for screen sizes, paper, tools, and rainfall, and in the UK for height.

Centimeter to Inch Conversion Table

cm to in
Centimeter [cm]	Inch [in]
0.01 cm	0.0039370079 in
0.1 cm	0.0393700787 in
1 cm	0.3937007874 in
2 cm	0.7874015748 in
3 cm	1.1811023622 in
5 cm	1.968503937 in
10 cm	3.937007874 in
20 cm	7.874015748 in
50 cm	19.6850393701 in
100 cm	39.3700787402 in
1000 cm	393.7007874016 in

How to Convert Centimeter to Inch

1 cm = 0.3937007874 in
1 in = 2.54 cm

Example: convert 1 cm to in:

1 cm = 0.3937007874 in

Inch to Centimeter Conversion Table

in to cm
Inch [in]	Centimeter [cm]
0.01 in	0.0254 cm
0.1 in	0.254 cm
1 in	2.54 cm
2 in	5.08 cm
3 in	7.62 cm
5 in	12.7 cm
10 in	25.4 cm
20 in	50.8 cm
50 in	127 cm
100 in	254 cm
1000 in	2540 cm

Quick Estimate

For a quick mental estimate, 1 cm is about 0.39 in, and 1 in is about 2.5 cm. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Inch are in 1 Centimeter?

1 Centimeter (cm) equals 0.3937007874 Inch (in).

How do I convert Centimeter to Inch?

Multiply the value in cm by 0.3937007874 to get in. To go the other way, multiply in by 2.54.

What is 10 Centimeter in Inch?

10 cm = 3.937007874 in.

What is 100 Centimeter in Inch?

100 cm = 39.3700787402 in.

What is a Centimeter?

One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit. Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.

What is a Inch?

A US customary and imperial unit equal to exactly 25.4 millimeters, with 12 inches to a foot. Used in the US for screen sizes, paper, tools, and rainfall, and in the UK for height.