Convert centimeters to inches
1 centimeter equals 0.393701 inches. Type any number below — the other side updates instantly.
Centimeters to inches — quick reference
| centimeters | inches |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 8 cm | 3.1496 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937 in |
| 15 cm | 5.9055 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874 in |
| 25 cm | 9.8425 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 |
| 150 cm | 59.0551 in |
| 160 cm | 62.9921 in |
| 165 cm | 64.9606 in |
| 170 cm | 66.9291 in |
| 175 cm | 68.8976 in |
| 180 cm | 70.8661 in |
| 200 cm | 78.7402 in |
How to convert
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393701 to get inchs. To go the other way, multiply inchs by 2.54 to get centimeters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
About these units
Centimeters
- Definition
- A centimeter (symbol: cm) is one-hundredth of a meter, the SI base unit of length. 1 cm equals 10 mm or about 0.394 inches.
- History
- The centimeter dates to the 1799 establishment of the metric system. The "centi-" prefix means one-hundredth in Latin.
- Current use
- Used worldwide for everyday measurements — body height, clothing sizes, paper, furniture — anywhere imperial countries would use inches.
Inches
- Definition
- An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 mm. There are 12 inches in a foot.
- History
- The word inch derives from the Latin uncia ("one-twelfth"). Standards historically included the length of three barley grains end-to-end.
- Current use
- The inch is dominant in the United States, Canada, and the UK. It is used worldwide for screen sizes (TVs, laptops, phones) and certain engineering standards.
Frequently asked
- How many inches are in 1 centimeter?
- 1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches.
- How do you convert centimeters to inches?
- Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393701 to get inchs. To go the other way, multiply inchs by 2.54 to get centimeters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
- What is 40 centimeters in inches?
- 40 centimeters = 15.748 inches.
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