How to Convert Centimeters to Inches
To convert centimeters to inches, divide the value by 2.54.
The Formula
Inches = Centimeters ÷ 2.54
Key Fact
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
Tip: To convert inches back to centimeters, multiply by 2.54.
Convert centimeters (cm) to inches (in) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
To convert 1 centimeters to inches, we divide by 2.54 because one inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Since there are 2.54 centimeters in every inch, we divide our value by this factor:
So 1 centimeters = 0.3937 inches. For practical use, this is approximately 3/8 inches on a standard ruler.
To convert centimeters to inches, divide the value by 2.54.
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.3937 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874 in |
| 25 cm | 9.8425 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
| 250 cm | 98.4252 in |
| 500 cm | 196.85 in |
| 1000 cm | 393.701 in |
| Unit | 1 cm = |
|---|---|
| Centimeters to Kilometers | 0.00001 km |
| Centimeters to Meters | 0.01 m |
| Centimeters to Millimeters | 10 mm |
| Centimeters to Micrometers | 10000 μm |
| Centimeters to Nanometers | 10000000 nm |
| Centimeters to Miles | 0.000006 mi |
| Centimeters to Yards | 0.010936 yd |
| Centimeters to Feet | 0.032808 ft |
| Centimeters to Inches | 0.393701 in |
| Centimeters to Nautical Miles | 0.000005 nmi |
| Centimeters to Fathoms | 0.005468 ftm |
| Centimeters to Light Years | 1.06e-18 ly |
| Centimeters to Astronomical Units | 6.68e-14 AU |
| Centimeters to Parsecs | 3.24e-19 pc |
| Centimeters to Angstroms | 100000000 Å |
| Centimeters to Planck Lengths | 6.19e+32 ℓP |
| Centimeters to Rods | 0.001988 rd |
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. One centimeter equals 0.01 meters.
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One inch equals 0.0254 meters.