How to convert centimeters to inches
1 centimeter is equal to 0.3937007874 inches, and 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
inches = centimeters × 0.3937007874
inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54Example: convert 15 cm to in: 15 × 0.3937007874 = 5.905511811 in.
Centimeter to Inch conversion table
| Centimeter (cm) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.003937007874 in |
| 0.1 cm | 0.03937007874 in |
| 1 cm | 0.3937007874 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874015748 in |
| 3 cm | 1.181102362 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968503937 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937007874 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874015748 in |
| 50 cm | 19.68503937 in |
| 100 cm | 39.37007874 in |
| 250 cm | 98.42519685 in |
| 500 cm | 196.8503937 in |
| 1,000 cm | 393.7007874 in |
About the centimeter
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It's widely used for body height, clothing sizes, rulers and everyday objects.
Symbol: cm · 1 cm = 0.01 m · Category: Metric (SI)
About the inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary