Centimeters to inches (cm to in)

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1 cm = 0.393701 in. Type any value below to convert centimeters to inches instantly.

1 unit

1 cm = 0.393701 in

Formula: in = cm ÷ 2.54

About cm to in

For screen sizes, clothing measurements, paper, and furniture. One inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm.

To convert, divide the value in centimeters by 2.54. For example, 25 cm = 9.84252 in.

Centimeters: one hundredth of a meter. Inches: exactly 2.54 cm.

Centimeters to inches conversion table

Formula: in = cm ÷ 2.54

CentimetersInches
1 cm0.393701 in
2 cm0.787402 in
2.54 cm1 in
5 cm1.9685 in
10 cm3.93701 in
15 cm5.90551 in
20 cm7.87402 in
25 cm9.84252 in
30 cm11.811 in
40 cm15.748 in
50 cm19.685 in
60 cm23.622 in
75 cm29.5276 in
100 cm39.3701 in
150 cm59.0551 in

Values rounded to 6 significant figures.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Type a value in centimeters in the converter above (it is preset to cm → in).

  2. 2

    Read the result instantly; tap Swap units to convert the other way.

  3. 3

    Use the table for common values or the formula in = cm ÷ 2.54 to convert by hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many inches are in one centimeter?

1 cm = 0.393701 in.

How do I convert centimeters to inches?

Use in = cm ÷ 2.54. For example, 25 cm = 9.84252 in.

Is the converter accurate?

It uses the exact international definitions of each unit and shows up to six significant figures.

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