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Centimeter to Inch Converter

Centimeter to Inch Converter

1 cm = 0.393701 in — convert instantly with formula and table.

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Quick answer: one centimeter equals 0.393701 inches. So to convert centimeters to inches, multiply by 0.39370079.

How to convert centimeters to inches

inches = centimeters × 0.3937007874

The centimeter, one hundredth of a meter, is the everyday small unit of the metric world: body height, clothing measurements and school rulers all speak in centimeters.

The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters since 1959. Screen sizes worldwide are still quoted in inches, making it one of the most-converted units on the internet.

Centimeter to Inch conversion table

Centimeter (cm)Inch (in)
0.01 cm0.003937 in
0.1 cm0.03937 in
0.25 cm0.098425 in
0.4 cm0.15748 in
0.75 cm0.295276 in
1.25 cm0.492126 in
1.75 cm0.688976 in
2.5 cm0.984252 in
3.5 cm1.378 in
4.5 cm1.7717 in
6 cm2.3622 in
8 cm3.1496 in
10 cm3.937 in
12 cm4.7244 in
14 cm5.5118 in
16 cm6.2992 in
18 cm7.0866 in
20 cm7.874 in
24 cm9.4488 in
26 cm10.2362 in
30 cm11.811 in
35 cm13.7795 in
45 cm17.7165 in
55 cm21.6535 in
65 cm25.5906 in
75 cm29.5276 in
85 cm33.4646 in
95 cm37.4016 in
110 cm43.3071 in
125 cm49.2126 in
175 cm68.8976 in
250 cm98.4252 in
350 cm137.7953 in
450 cm177.1654 in
600 cm236.2205 in
750 cm295.2756 in
900 cm354.3307 in
1,500 cm590.5512 in
2,500 cm984.252 in
10,000 cm3,937.01 in

Need the opposite direction? Use the Inch to Centimeter converter, or read our complete guide to length conversions for every formula in one place.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in one centimeter?

One centimeter equals 0.393701 inches. Multiply any centimeter value by 0.39370079 to get inches.

What is 10 centimeters in inches?

10 centimeters equal 3.937 inches (10 × 0.393701).

Is the centimeter to inch conversion exact?

The conversion factor used here (0.3937007874) is based on the internationally agreed definitions of both units, so results are exact up to rounding of the final decimal places.

Is my data stored when I use this converter?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, logged or stored.