CM to Inches Converter
Convert centimetres to inches: 1 cm = 0.393701 in. Exact factor, formula and a conversion chart.
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Result
- 1 cm
- 0.393701 in
- 1 in
- 2.54 cm
How it's calculated
inches = centimetres × 0.393701
To convert cm to in, divide by 2.54.
cm in every unit
| millimetre | 10 mm |
| metre | 0.01 m |
| kilometre | 0.00001 km |
| inch | 0.393701 in |
| foot | 0.0328084 ft |
| yard | 0.0109361 yd |
| mile | 0.00000621371 mi |
| nautical mile | 0.00000539957 nmi |
cm to in conversion chart
| centimetre (cm) | inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in |
| 4 cm | 1.5748 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 6 cm | 2.3622 in |
| 7 cm | 2.75591 in |
| 8 cm | 3.14961 in |
| 9 cm | 3.54331 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93701 in |
| 12 cm | 4.72441 in |
| 15 cm | 5.90551 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87402 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
How many inches are in 1 centimetre?
1 centimetre = 0.393701 inches. To convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54. For example, 10 cm = 3.93701 in and 100 cm = 39.3701 in. Enter any value above for an exact result.
The Unit Converter changes a value from one unit to another across 11 kinds of measurement: length, weight, temperature, volume, area, speed, time, digital storage, energy, pressure and fuel economy. It covers metric units (centimetres, kilograms, litres), US and UK imperial units (inches, pounds, gallons) and everyday ones such as cups, stones, acres and kilowatt-hours.
Conversions use the official definitions — 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm, 1 pound exactly 0.45359237 kg, 1 US gallon exactly 3.785411784 litres — and the page shows the factor, the formula, the value in every other unit and a chart of common values, so you can check or reuse the numbers.
When to use it
- Converting height and weight between metric and imperial (cm ↔ feet and inches, kg ↔ lbs).
- Cooking with recipes from another country (cups, tablespoons, ml, grams, ounces).
- Reading weather and oven temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
- Property sizes in square feet, square metres, acres and hectares.
- File sizes (MB ↔ GB), fuel economy (mpg ↔ L/100 km) and tyre pressure (psi ↔ bar).
Tips for better results
- US and UK gallons and pints differ by about 20% — check which one a recipe or car manual uses.
- Temperature is not a simple multiplication: use the formula shown (°F = °C × 9/5 + 32).
- Storage makers use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, while some operating systems show GiB (1,024 MiB) — both are listed.
How to use the Unit Converter
- Choose the measurement, such as length or temperature.
- Enter the value and pick the units to convert from and to.
- Read the result, the value in every other unit and the conversion chart below.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert centimetres to inches?
To convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54. For example, 10 cm = 3.93701 in.
How do I convert inches back to centimetres?
Press the swap button between the units. 1 in = 2.54 cm.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. It uses the official definitions of the units; results are only rounded to six significant digits for display.
Are the conversions exact?
Yes. Units are converted with their defined factors — for example 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm and 1 pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg — and results are rounded to six significant digits only for display.
Are cups and gallons US or UK?
Cups, pints, quarts and gallons are US customary units unless marked UK. UK (imperial) gallons and pints are listed separately because they are about 20% larger.
How many centimetres are in an inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm. To convert inches to centimetres, multiply by 2.54; to convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54.
How do I convert kilograms to pounds?
Multiply by 2.20462 (1 kg = 2.20462 lb). To convert pounds to kilograms, multiply by 0.453592.