Centimeters to Inches
Convert centimeters to inches instantly. The relationship is fixed: 1 cm = 0.3937 in (and 1 in = 2.54 cm). To go from centimeters to inches, multiply by 0.3937 (or divide by 2.54).
For example, 10 cm is 3.94 in. Length conversions like this come up constantly — measuring height, screen and TV sizes, paper, furniture, and anything bought from a country that uses a different measurement system.
1 cm = 0.3937 in
ResultFull conversion table
| cm | in |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3937 |
| 2 | 0.7874 |
| 3 | 1.18 |
| 5 | 1.97 |
| 10 | 3.94 |
| 15 | 5.91 |
| 20 | 7.87 |
| 25 | 9.84 |
| 30 | 11.81 |
| 50 | 19.69 |
| 100 | 39.37 |
How to convert centimeters to inches
The formula is: in = cm × 0.3937. Take your amount in centimeters, multiply by 0.3937 (or divide by 2.54), and you have the result in inches. To reverse it, divide by 0.3937 (or multiply by 2.54).
Use the table below for the most common values at a glance, or the calculator for any exact amount.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in 1 cm?
1 cm equals 0.3937 in.
How many inches is 10 cm?
10 cm is 3.94 in.
What's the formula for centimeters to inches?
Multiply centimeters by 0.3937: in = cm × 0.3937.
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