Convert centimeters 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 2 | 0.787402 |
| 3 | 1.1811 |
| 4 | 1.5748 |
| 5 | 1.9685 |
| 6 | 2.3622 |
| 7 | 2.7559 |
| 8 | 3.1496 |
| 9 | 3.5433 |
| 10 | 3.937 |
| 15 | 5.9055 |
| 20 | 7.874 |
| 25 | 9.8425 |
| 30 | 11.811 |
| 40 | 15.748 |
| 50 | 19.685 |
| 75 | 29.5276 |
| 100 | 39.3701 |
| 250 | 98.4252 |
| 500 | 196.85 |
| 1,000 | 393.7 |
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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