DistanceCentimeters to inches
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches.
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches. Multiply by 0.393701.
Common amounts
| cm | in |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937 in |
| 25 cm | 9.8425 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
How it works
How to convert centimeters to inches
in = cm × 0.393701.
Worked examples: 10 centimeters = 3.937 inches; 100 centimeters = 39.3701 inches.
About centimeters and inches
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. Since 1959 the international inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm.
When you'd convert centimeters to inches
Useful for screen sizes, clothing and furniture listings.
Rough check: 10 cm is just under 4 inches.
Common mistake: rounding too early. Keep the full factor and round only the final answer.
To go the other way, use the inches to centimeters converter.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches. Multiply by 0.393701.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.