Centimeters to Inches Converter
Enter a value in centimeters (cm) to convert it to inches (in). You can also switch either unit to any other length unit.
⇄ Convert inches to centimeters
How to convert centimeters to inches
One centimeter is equal to 0.39370079 inches. To convert centimeters to inches, divide the centimeter value by 2.54.
in = cm ÷ 2.54
Example
Convert 5 centimeters to inches:
in = 5 ÷ 2.54 = 1.96850394 in
Centimeters to Inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.003937 in |
| 0.1 cm | 0.03937 in |
| 0.25 cm | 0.098425 in |
| 0.5 cm | 0.19685 in |
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.181102 in |
| 4 cm | 1.574803 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968504 in |
| 6 cm | 2.362205 in |
| 7 cm | 2.755906 in |
| 8 cm | 3.149606 in |
| 9 cm | 3.543307 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937008 in |
| 12 cm | 4.724409 in |
| 15 cm | 5.905512 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874016 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 30 cm | 11.811024 in |
| 40 cm | 15.748031 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685039 in |
| 75 cm | 29.527559 in |
| 100 cm | 39.370079 in |
| 250 cm | 98.425197 in |
| 500 cm | 196.850394 in |
| 1,000 cm | 393.700787 in |
About the units
The centimeter (symbol cm) is a unit of length equal to 0.01 meters.
The inch (symbol in) is a unit of length equal to 0.0254 meters.