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Centimeters to Inches

Convert centimeters (cm) to inches (in). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 cm = 0.39370079 in

1 centimeter equals0.3937007874 in
1 inch equals2.54 cm
Formulain = cm ÷ 2.54

How to convert centimeters to inches

To convert centimeters to inches, divide the number of centimeters by 2.54.

in = cm ÷ 2.54

Example

Convert 5 centimeters to inches:

5 cm ÷ 2.54 = 1.9685 in

Centimeter to inch conversion chart

Centimeters (cm)Inches (in)
1 cm0.3937008 in
2 cm0.7874016 in
3 cm1.181102 in
4 cm1.574803 in
5 cm1.968504 in
6 cm2.362205 in
7 cm2.755906 in
8 cm3.149606 in
9 cm3.543307 in
10 cm3.937008 in
12 cm4.724409 in
15 cm5.905512 in
20 cm7.874016 in
25 cm9.84252 in
30 cm11.81102 in
40 cm15.74803 in
50 cm19.68504 in
60 cm23.62205 in
70 cm27.55906 in
75 cm29.52756 in
80 cm31.49606 in
90 cm35.43307 in
100 cm39.37008 in
150 cm59.05512 in
200 cm78.74016 in
250 cm98.4252 in
500 cm196.8504 in
1,000 cm393.7008 in

Going the other way? See the inches to centimeters chart.

Common centimeters to inches conversions

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About the units

Centimeter (cm)

A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.

Inch (in)

An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, a value fixed by international agreement in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in a centimeter?

There are 0.3937007874 inches in a centimeter.

How many centimeters are in an inch?

There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.

How do you convert centimeters to inches?

To convert centimeters to inches, divide the number of centimeters by 2.54.

What is 5 centimeters in inches?

5 centimeters equals 1.9685 inches.

How do I convert my height from cm to feet and inches?

Divide by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 175 cm is 68.9 in, or 5 ft 8.9 in. The height converter does this for you.

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