Centimetres to Inches (cm to in)

Convert centimetres to inches instantly. 1 centimetre = 0.3937007874 inches, so divide the number of centimetres by 2.54. Includes worked examples and a full cm to in table.

How to convert centimetres to inches

1 centimetre = 0.3937007874 inches and 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres. To convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54:

in = cm ÷ 2.54

Examples

  • 10 cm ÷ 2.54 = 3.937007874 in
  • 30 cm ÷ 2.54 = 11.81102362 in
  • 100 cm ÷ 2.54 = 39.37007874 in

cm to in conversion table

Centimetres (cm)Inches (in)
1 cm0.3937007874 in
2 cm0.7874015748 in
3 cm1.181102362 in
4 cm1.57480315 in
5 cm1.968503937 in
6 cm2.362204724 in
7 cm2.755905512 in
8 cm3.149606299 in
9 cm3.543307087 in
10 cm3.937007874 in
12 cm4.724409449 in
15 cm5.905511811 in
20 cm7.874015748 in
25 cm9.842519685 in
30 cm11.81102362 in
40 cm15.7480315 in
50 cm19.68503937 in
60 cm23.62204724 in
70 cm27.55905512 in
75 cm29.52755906 in
80 cm31.49606299 in
90 cm35.43307087 in
100 cm39.37007874 in
150 cm59.05511811 in
200 cm78.74015748 in
250 cm98.42519685 in
500 cm196.8503937 in
1,000 cm393.7007874 in
5,000 cm1,968.503937 in
10,000 cm3,937.007874 in

What is a centimetre?

A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is used for everyday measurements such as height, clothing sizes and paper.

What is an inch?

An inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres (since 1959). It is used for screen sizes, pipe and tyre sizes, and heights in feet and inches.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert centimetres to inches?

Divide the value in centimetres by 2.54. 1 centimetre = 0.3937007874 inches.

How many centimetres are in one inch?

1 inch = 2.54 centimetres.

What is 30 cm in in?

30 cm = 11.81102362 in.

What is 100 cm in in?

100 cm = 39.37007874 in.