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Centimeters to Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to inches by typing a value: the answer appears as you type. One cm equals 0.393701 in, so to go from centimeters to inches you divide by 2.54. A table of common values is included below.
- The same number of inches in centimeters
- 25.4 cm
Centimeters to inches table
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Formula
How to use it
- Type the number of centimeters.
- Read the result in inches.
- Open the table for common values, or use the reverse converter to go from inches to centimeters.
Worked examples
1 cm in inches
- Inches
- 0.3937 in
15 cm in inches
- Inches
- 5.9055 in
Quick reference
1 cm = 0.3937 in. 2 cm = 0.7874 in. 3 cm = 1.1811 in. 4 cm = 1.5748 in. 5 cm = 1.9685 in. 10 cm = 3.937 in. 15 cm = 5.9055 in. 20 cm = 7.874 in.
Good to know
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, and the foot as exactly 0.3048 meters, so conversions between metric and US customary lengths are exact rather than approximate.
Questions people ask
How many inches are in 1 cm?
1 cm is 0.393701 in.
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Divide by 2.54. For example, 5 cm × 0.393701 = 1.9685 in.
What is 100 cm in inches?
100 cm is 39.37 in.