Centimeters to inches
Useful for clothing sizes, screen sizes, paper and anything measured with a metric ruler that you know in inches.
1 centimeter = 0.3937007874 inches
Formula: inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54
How to convert
How to convert centimeters to inches
One centimeter is 0.3937007874 inches. To convert, use this formula:
inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54
Example: 10 centimeters = 3.937007874 inches.
Centimeters to inches table
| centimeters (cm) | inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 cm | 5.90551 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87402 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 30 cm | 11.811 in |
| 40 cm | 15.748 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 75 cm | 29.5276 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
About the units
- A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of a fingernail.
- An inch is an imperial and US unit defined since 1959 as exactly 2.54 centimeters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.3937007874 inches.
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Use the formula inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54. For example, 10 centimeters is 3.937007874 inches.
What is 10 centimeters in inches?
10 centimeters is 3.937007874 inches.
How do I convert inches back to centimeters?
Use the formula centimeters = inches × 2.54. One inch is 2.54 centimeters.