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CM to Inches Converter

Convert centimeters to inches, with the same length in millimeters, meters and feet.

What this tool does

Convert centimeters to inches, with the same length in millimeters, meters and feet. Type an amount in centimeters, choose the units, and the tool converts it to inches. It offers 5 length units and also shows the same amount in the others.

Inputs

  • Value: A number.
  • From: Choose one: Centimeter, Inch, Millimeter, Meter, Foot. Starts as Centimeter.
  • To: Choose one of the same 5 units as "From". Starts as Inch.

How to use

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the unit to convert from and the unit to convert to.
  3. Read the result: the converted amount and the same amount in the other units. It appears once every required field has a valid value.

Worked examples

Conversions from centimeters to inches:

  • 1 cm ≈ 0.393701 in
  • 5 cm ≈ 1.968504 in
  • 10 cm ≈ 3.937008 in
  • 50 cm ≈ 19.685039 in
  • 100 cm ≈ 39.370079 in

Multiply the number of centimeters by about 0.393701 to get inches. The factor follows from exact definitions. It has more digits than fit here, so it is shown rounded.

Sources: Centimeter: SI Brochure, 9th edition (2019, updated 2022), Table 7 (SI prefixes). Inch: International yard and pound agreement, 1959.

Limitations

  • Converts the unit of a length only. It does not work out a length from other measurements.
  • Uses international inches and feet, which are defined exactly in metric units.
  • Shows inches as a decimal number, not as a fraction such as 1/16.

FAQs

Q: How many inches are in one centimeter?
A: One centimeter is about 0.393701 in. Enter any value and the converter scales it for you.
Q: How do I convert inches to centimeters?
A: Choose inch in the From box and centimeter in the To box. One inch is 2.54 cm.

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