1 centimeter to inches
1 cm = 0.39370079 in. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 centimeter equals
inches
1 cm = 0.39370079 in
The formula
Centimeters and inches both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
in = cm × 0.3937007874
Going the other way? Convert inches to centimeters.
Centimeters to inches table
Values either side of 1 cm.
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -1.5748 |
| -3.5 | -1.378 |
| -3 | -1.1811 |
| -2.5 | -0.984252 |
| -2 | -0.787402 |
| -1.5 | -0.590551 |
| -1 | -0.393701 |
| -0.5 | -0.19685 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.19685 |
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 1.5 | 0.590551 |
| 2 | 0.787402 |
| 2.5 | 0.984252 |
| 3 | 1.1811 |
| 3.5 | 1.378 |
| 4 | 1.5748 |
| 4.5 | 1.7717 |
| 5 | 1.9685 |
| 5.5 | 2.1654 |
| 6 | 2.3622 |
Questions people ask
- How many inches are in a centimeter?
- One centimeter equals 0.3937007874 inches.
- How do I convert centimeters to inches by hand?
- Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.3937007874. For a rough check, 0.394 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 centimeter in inches?
- 1 centimeter is 0.39370079 inches.
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