Centimeters to Inches (cm to in) Converter
1 centimeter (cm) = 0.393701 inches (in). To convert centimeters to inches, multiply by 0.393701: 175 cm × 0.393701 = 68.8976 in. Also searched as centimetres to inches.
Quick facts
- 1 cm = 0.393701 in
- 1 in = 2.54 cm
- Formula: in = cm × 0.393701
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.39
How to convert centimeters to inches
- Take the value in centimeters.
- Multiply it by 0.393701 (the number of inches in one centimeter).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example (a person's height): 175 cm × 0.393701 = 68.8976 in, which is about 5 ft 8 7/8 in.
To convert inches back to centimeters, multiply by 2.54, or divide by 0.393701.
Converting a person's height? The height converter gives feet and inches directly, with a height chart.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly).
Centimeters to Inches conversion table
| Centimeters [cm] | Inches [in] | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0039370079 in | under 1/8 in |
| 0.1 cm | 0.0393700787 in | under 1/8 in |
| 1 cm | 0.3937007874 in | 3/8 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874015748 in | 3/4 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811023622 in | 1 1/8 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968503937 in | 2 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937007874 in | 3 7/8 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874015748 in | 7 7/8 in |
| 50 cm | 19.6850393701 in | 1 ft 7 5/8 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3700787402 in | 3 ft 3 3/8 in |
| 1000 cm | 393.7007874016 in | 32 ft 9 3/4 in |
cm to in chart from 1 to 100
- 1 cm 0.393701 in
- 2 cm 0.787402 in
- 3 cm 1.1811 in
- 4 cm 1.5748 in
- 5 cm 1.9685 in
- 6 cm 2.3622 in
- 7 cm 2.75591 in
- 8 cm 3.14961 in
- 9 cm 3.54331 in
- 10 cm 3.93701 in
- 11 cm 4.33071 in
- 12 cm 4.72441 in
- 13 cm 5.11811 in
- 14 cm 5.51181 in
- 15 cm 5.90551 in
- 16 cm 6.29921 in
- 17 cm 6.69291 in
- 18 cm 7.08661 in
- 19 cm 7.48031 in
- 20 cm 7.87402 in
- 25 cm 9.84252 in
- 30 cm 11.811 in
- 35 cm 13.7795 in
- 40 cm 15.748 in
- 45 cm 17.7165 in
- 50 cm 19.685 in
- 55 cm 21.6535 in
- 60 cm 23.622 in
- 65 cm 25.5906 in
- 70 cm 27.5591 in
- 75 cm 29.5276 in
- 80 cm 31.4961 in
- 85 cm 33.4646 in
- 90 cm 35.4331 in
- 95 cm 37.4016 in
- 100 cm 39.3701 in
Inches to Centimeters conversion table
| Inches [in] | Centimeters [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 |
Centimeters vs Inches
| Centimeter | Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | cm | in |
| Equals | 1 cm = 0.393701 in | 1 in = 2.54 cm |
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 an 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a centimeter?
There are 0.393701 inches in 1 centimeter (1 cm = 0.3937007874 in).
How many centimeters are in an inch?
There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch (1 in = 2.54 cm).
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393701. For example, 10 cm × 0.393701 = 3.93701 in. To convert back, multiply by 2.54.
What is 10 cm in inches?
10 cm = 3.93701 in (3 7/8 in).
What is 100 cm in inches?
100 cm = 39.3701 in (3 ft 3 3/8 in).
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
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