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Convert Centimeters to Inches

1 centimeter = 0.3937008 inches. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.

Centimeters to Inches formula

Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.3937008 to get inches.

inches = centimeters × 0.3937008

To go the other way: divide the number of inches by 0.3937008, or multiply by 2.54.

centimeters = inches ÷ 0.3937008

Centimeters to Inches conversion table

CentimetersInches
1 cm0.3937008 in
2 cm0.7874016 in
3 cm1.181102 in
4 cm1.574803 in
5 cm1.968504 in
6 cm2.362205 in
7 cm2.755906 in
8 cm3.149606 in
9 cm3.543307 in
10 cm3.937008 in
15 cm5.905512 in
20 cm7.874016 in
25 cm9.84252 in
30 cm11.811024 in
40 cm15.748031 in
50 cm19.685039 in
75 cm29.527559 in
100 cm39.370079 in
250 cm98.425197 in
500 cm196.850394 in
1,000 cm393.700787 in

Inches to Centimeters conversion table

InchesCentimeters
1 in2.54 cm
2 in5.08 cm
3 in7.62 cm
4 in10.16 cm
5 in12.7 cm
6 in15.24 cm
7 in17.78 cm
8 in20.32 cm
9 in22.86 cm
10 in25.4 cm

About the centimeter

A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body measurements and small objects.

About the inch

An inch is exactly 25.4 millimetres and is used for screen sizes, pipe diameters and paper dimensions.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in a centimeter?

There are 0.3937008 inches in one centimeter.

How many centimeters are in a inch?

There are 2.54 centimeters in one inch.

Is this conversion exact?

The ratio between the centimeter and the inch is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.

What is 10 centimeters in inches?

10 centimeters equals 3.937008 inches.

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