Centimeter to Inch Converter
Convert centimeters to inches with this free length converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 centimeter = 0.393700787402 inches. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: Inch = Centimeter × 0.393700787402
How to convert centimeters to inches
- Enter the value in centimeters in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in inches.
- Use the swap link if you need inch to centimeter instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 cm = 0.3937007874 in
- 5 cm = 1.968503937 in
- 10 cm = 3.937007874 in
- 25 cm = 9.842519685 in
Conversion table
Common centimeters values converted to inches.
| cm | in |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3937007874 |
| 2 | 0.7874015748 |
| 3 | 1.181102362 |
| 4 | 1.57480315 |
| 5 | 1.968503937 |
| 6 | 2.362204724 |
| 7 | 2.755905512 |
| 8 | 3.149606299 |
| 9 | 3.543307087 |
| 10 | 3.937007874 |
| 20 | 7.874015748 |
| 50 | 19.68503937 |
| 100 | 39.37007874 |
| 250 | 98.42519685 |
| 500 | 196.8503937 |
| 1,000 | 393.7007874 |
About this conversion
Centimeter (cm) and Inch (in) are both length units. Length conversion is one of the most searched measurement tasks online. Bookmark this URL when you convert centimeters to inches often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the inch to centimeter converter.
FAQ
How many inches are in 1 centimeter?+
1 centimeter equals 0.393700787402 inches.
What is the formula to convert centimeters to inches?+
Inch = Centimeter × 0.393700787402
How do I convert centimeters to inches by hand?+
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.393700787402. Example: 10 centimeters × 0.393700787402 = 3.93700787402 inches.
Is this cm to in converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.