Centimeters to Inches

Convert cm (cm) to in (in) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

cm (cm)

in (in)

1 cm = 0.3937 in

Full precision:0.3937 in

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 cm to in, we multiply by 1 because one centimeters equals exactly 1 in.

1 centimeters = 1 in

Since each centimeters contains 1 in, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1 = 0.3937 in

So 1 cm = 0.3937 in.

✓Quick check: 0.3937 ÷ 1 = 1 cm

How to Convert cm to in

To convert cm to in, multiply the value by 1.

in = cm × 1

1 centimeters = 1 in

Tip: To convert in back to cm, divide by 1.

Example 1: 1 cm = 0.3937 in
1 × 1 = 0.3937

Example 2: 5 cm = 1.9685 in
5 × 1 = 1.9685

Example 3: 10 cm = 3.937 in
10 × 1 = 3.937