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Convert centimeters to inches instantly with our free length converter. 1 centimeter = 0.393701 in — type any value below and the result updates live.
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Centimeters to Inches Formula
Inches = Centimeters × 0.393701 (Centimeters = Inches × 2.54)
Length conversion covers the metric units scientists and most of the world use (millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers) and the imperial units still standard in the United States (inches, feet, yards, miles).
Centimeters to Inches Conversion Table
| Centimeters | Inches | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | = | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | = | 0.787402 in |
| 5 cm | = | 1.968504 in |
| 10 cm | = | 3.937008 in |
| 25 cm | = | 9.84252 in |
| 50 cm | = | 19.685039 in |
| 100 cm | = | 39.370079 in |
About Centimeters and Inches
A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter — roughly the width of a fingernail. The everyday metric unit for small lengths.
An inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters. The US customary unit for screen sizes, rainfall, and everyday small measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inches are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.393701 inches. Multiply any centimeters value by 0.393701 to convert it.
What is the formula for converting centimeters to inches?
Inches = Centimeters × 0.393701. To reverse it: centimeters = inches × 2.54.
How do I convert inches back to centimeters?
Divide the inches value by 0.393701 (equivalently, multiply by 2.54). Or use our inches-to-centimeters converter going the other way.
Which is bigger, a centimeter or a inch?
A inch is bigger — it takes 2.54 centimeters to make one inch.