Centimeters to Inches

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

Centimeters (cm)

Inches (in)

1 cm = 0.3937 in

Full precision:0.3937 in

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 centimeters to inches, we divide by 2.54 because one inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters.

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

Since there are 2.54 centimeters in every inch, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 2.54 = 0.3937 inches

So 1 centimeters = 0.3937 inches.

✓Quick check: 0.3937 × 2.54 = 1 centimeters

How to Convert Centimeters to Inches

To convert centimeters to inches, divide the value by 2.54.

Inches = Centimeters ÷ 2.54

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

Tip: To convert inches back to centimeters, multiply by 2.54.

Example 1: 1 cm = 0.3937 in
1 ÷ 2.54 = 0.3937

Example 2: 5 cm = 1.9685 in
5 ÷ 2.54 = 1.9685

Example 3: 10 cm = 3.937 in
10 ÷ 2.54 = 3.937