Centimeters to Inches

1 cm ≈ 0.3937 in. Edit either value to convert instantly.

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1 cm≈in

≈ 3/8 in (Δ -0.0187008 in) · = 1 cm

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Conversion formula

in = cm × (0.01) × (5,000 / 127)

1 cm ≈ 0.393701 in

centimeter (cm)

One centimeter equals exactly 0.01 m.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure, 9th edition — SI prefixes and accepted non-SI units

inch (in)

An inch is exactly 0.0254 m, or 2.54 cm; 12 inches make one foot.

Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9 — conversion factors

Conversion table

cm	in
1	≈ 0.393701
2	≈ 0.787402
5	≈ 1.9685
10	≈ 3.93701
15	≈ 5.90551
20	≈ 7.87402
25	≈ 9.84252
30	≈ 11.811
40	≈ 15.748
45	≈ 17.7165

cm	in
50	≈ 19.685
60	≈ 23.622
70	≈ 27.5591
80	≈ 31.4961
90	≈ 35.4331
100	≈ 39.3701
150	≈ 59.0551
160	≈ 62.9921
170	≈ 66.9291
180	≈ 70.8661

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in 1 centimeter?

1 cm ≈ 0.3937 in. in = cm × (0.01) × (5,000 / 127)

How do I convert cm to in?

in = cm × (0.01) × (5,000 / 127)

Is 1 centimeter bigger than 1 inch?

1 cm ≈ 0.3937 in.

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