1 cm to in

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 details

in	≈ 0.393701 in
≈ 3/8 in (Δ -0.0187008 in)
= 1 cm

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

Nearby values

cm	in
1	≈ 0.393701
2	≈ 0.787402
3	≈ 1.1811
4	≈ 1.5748
5	≈ 1.9685
6	≈ 2.3622
7	≈ 2.75591
8	≈ 3.14961
9	≈ 3.54331
10	≈ 3.93701

cm	in
11	≈ 4.33071
12	≈ 4.72441
13	≈ 5.11811
14	≈ 5.51181
15	≈ 5.90551
16	≈ 6.29921
17	≈ 6.69291
18	≈ 7.08661
19	≈ 7.48031
20	≈ 7.87402

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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