Convert Centimeter to Inch
Use this free converter to change centimeters (cm) into inches (in). Centimeter and inch both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 cm equals 0.39370079 in, and 1 in equals 2.54 cm.
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Inch (in)
0.39370079
1 cm = 0.39370079 in
Length conversion table
| Centimeter | Inch |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0039370079 |
| 0.1 | 0.039370079 |
| 0.5 | 0.19685039 |
| 1 | 0.39370079 |
| 2 | 0.78740157 |
| 3 | 1.1811024 |
| 5 | 1.9685039 |
| 10 | 3.9370079 |
| 20 | 7.8740157 |
| 25 | 9.8425197 |
| 50 | 19.685039 |
| 100 | 39.370079 |
| 1,000 | 393.70079 |
How to convert Centimeter to Inch
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.39370079 to get inches.
- Enter the number of centimeters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in inches.
- Worked example: 15 cm × 0.39370079 = 5.9055118 in.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (inch to centimeter).
About these units
Centimeter (cm)
- Definition
- A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient metric unit for everyday measurements like height and paper sizes.
- History
- It dates from the original metric system and uses the SI prefix "centi-" (one hundredth).
- Current use
- Centimeters are used for body measurements, rainfall, screen and print dimensions, and school maths across the metric world.
Inch (in)
- Definition
- An inch (in) is an imperial unit of length equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters, with twelve inches making a foot.
- History
- Originally the width of a thumb, the inch was standardised to 25.4 mm internationally in 1959.
- Current use
- Inches measure screen sizes, tyre and pipe dimensions, and everyday lengths in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a centimeter?
There are 0.39370079 in in 1 cm. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.39370079.
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.39370079 to get inches. For example, 10 cm = 3.9370079 in.
Is this centimeter-to-inch converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Centimeter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Centimeter equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.01 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.00001 km |
| Millimeter (mm) | 10 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 10000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 10000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.0000062137119 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.010936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.032808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 0.39370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.000005399568 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-18 ly |