CM to Inches Converter
Centimeters (cm): A unit of length belonging to the metric system, the most widely used measurement system globally. One centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, the base unit of length in the metric system.
Inches (in): A unit of length used in the imperial and US customary systems. There are twelve inches in one foot (ft).
How to Convert Cm to Inches
If you need to convert measurements from the metric system to the U.S. customary units, you’ll want to know how to change centimeters to inches.
The conversion between centimeters and inches is quite simple.
Centimeters to Inches Conversion Formula
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
To convert centimeters to inches, you simply divide the number of centimeters by 2.54:
Inches = Centimeters / 2.54
For example, if you want to know how many inches are in 25 centimeters:
25 cm / 2.54 = 9.84 inches
You can use this formula for any centimeter measurement to find the equivalent length in inches.
For a quicker conversion, use this online calculator:
Just type in the number of centimeters, and it will immediately display the equivalent value in inches.
This calculator is great for converting between the two units effortlessly. It can handle operations in both directions (centimeters to inches or inches to centimeters) with decimal values.
Centimeters to Inches Conversions Examples
1 cm = 0.39 inches
5 cm = 1.97 inches
10 cm = 3.94 inches
15 cm = 5.91 inches
30 cm = 11.81 inches
60 cm = 23.62 inches
100 cm = 39.37 inches
Centimeters to Inches Conversion Table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.394 |
| 2 | 0.787 |
| 3 | 1.181 |
| 4 | 1.575 |
| 5 | 1.969 |
| 6 | 2.362 |
| 7 | 2.756 |
| 8 | 3.150 |
| 9 | 3.543 |
| 10 | 3.937 |
| 11 | 4.331 |
| 12 | 4.724 |
| 13 | 5.118 |
| 14 | 5.512 |
| 15 | 5.906 |
| 16 | 6.299 |
| 17 | 6.693 |
| 18 | 7.087 |
| 19 | 7.480 |
| 20 | 7.874 |
| 21 | 8.268 |
| 22 | 8.661 |
| 23 | 9.055 |
| 24 | 9.449 |
| 25 | 9.843 |
| 26 | 10.236 |
| 27 | 10.630 |
| 28 | 11.024 |
| 29 | 11.417 |
| 30 | 11.811 |
| 31 | 12.204 |
| 32 | 12.598 |
| 33 | 12.992 |
| 34 | 13.386 |
| 35 | 13.779 |
| 36 | 14.173 |
| 37 | 14.567 |
| 38 | 14.961 |
| 39 | 15.354 |
| 40 | 15.748 |
| 41 | 16.142 |
| 42 | 16.536 |
| 43 | 16.929 |
| 44 | 17.323 |
| 45 | 17.717 |
| 46 | 18.111 |
| 47 | 18.504 |
| 48 | 18.898 |
| 49 | 19.292 |
| 50 | 19.685 |
| 51 | 20.079 |
| 52 | 20.472 |
| 53 | 20.866 |
| 54 | 21.259 |
| 55 | 21.653 |
| 56 | 22.047 |
| 57 | 22.441 |
| 58 | 22.834 |
| 59 | 23.228 |
| 60 | 23.622 |
| 61 | 24.016 |
| 62 | 24.410 |
| 63 | 24.803 |
| 64 | 25.197 |
| 65 | 25.591 |
| 66 | 25.984 |
| 67 | 26.378 |
| 68 | 26.772 |
| 69 | 27.166 |
| 70 | 27.559 |
| 71 | 27.953 |
| 72 | 28.347 |
| 73 | 28.740 |
Whether you need to read a ruler, determine clothing sizes, or work on projects requiring precise measurements, knowing the centimeters to inches conversion is essential. With this calculator tool, converting units between the two systems is easy.