Centimeter to Inch
1 cm = 0.3937007874 in
How to convert centimeter to inch
Enter the value in centimeter (cm) above and the equivalent in inch (in) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when reading product specs from US websites while living in a metric country (TV sizes, lumber, pipe diameter).
Typical situations: planning road trips in countries that use a different system than your car navigation; DIY and construction: buying metric materials with imperial plans or the other way round; understanding running or cycling distances when following US training plans.
You can also convert in the other direction: Inch to Centimeter
Centimeter to Inch conversion table
| Centimeter (cm) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 2 | 0.787402 |
| 5 | 1.968504 |
| 10 | 3.937008 |
| 25 | 9.84252 |
| 50 | 19.685039 |
| 100 | 39.370079 |
Watch out for
- Mixing up nautical miles (1,852 m) with statute miles (1,609.344 m); aviation and shipping use nautical miles
- US survey feet differ slightly from international feet; irrelevant for daily life, but matters in land surveying
Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches.
What is the formula to convert centimeter to inches?
The formula is: in = cm × 0.393701.
What is 10 centimeters in inches?
10 centimeters = 3.937008 inches.