Centimeters to Inches

    Convert centimeters to inches instantly. Enter a value in cm, get in, and use the formula, examples, and conversion table for quick checks.

    From
    To
    1 cm = 0.393701 in1 in = 2.54 cm
    1 cm in other units
    mm
    10
    m
    0.01
    km
    1.0000e-5
    ft
    0.032808
    yd
    0.010936
    mi
    6.2137e-6

    How to convert cm to in

    To convert a value from centimeters (cm) to inches (in), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.

    x is the source value in cm; y is the result in in.

    Conversion factor
    Direct factor: 0.393701 in for 1 cm. Reverse factor: 2.54 cm for 1 in.

    Popular conversions

    Quick answers for common cm to in values are available from the related conversion pages.

    Use the related tools section for fixed-value conversions and the reverse direction.

    Common conversion table

    Quick reference table for common cm to in values:

    cmin
    10.393701
    51.968504
    103.937008
    5019.685039
    10039.370079
    1,000393.700787

    About centimeters

    Centimeter (cm) is a length unit.

    About inches

    Inch (in) — One international inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.

    Common uses: Inches are common for screen sizes, product dimensions, pipe diameters, and US height notation.

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