Length Converter
CM to Inches
Type a value in centimeters to see it in inches below, or use the formula and table to do it in your head.
Convert centimeters to inches
0.393701
1 cm = 0.393701 in
| Unit | 1 cm = |
|---|---|
| Millimeters | 10 mm |
| Centimeters | 1 cm |
| Meters | 0.01 m |
| Kilometers | 0.00001 km |
| Inches | 0.393701 in |
| Feet | 0.032808 ft |
| Yards | 0.010936 yd |
| Miles | 0.000006 mi |
| Nautical miles | 0.000005 nmi |
How to convert centimeters to inches
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in one inch, so to go from centimeters to inches you divide by 2.54.
Example: a 30 cm ruler is 30 ÷ 2.54 = 11.81 inches. A 70 cm waist is 70 ÷ 2.54 ≈ 27.6 inches.
Centimeters to inches table
| Centimeters | Inches |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.39 in |
| 5 cm | 1.97 in |
| 10 cm | 3.94 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87 in |
| 30 cm | 11.81 in |
| 50 cm | 19.69 in |
| 100 cm | 39.37 in |
Common centimeter values in inches (rounded to 2 decimals).
Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 1 cm?
One centimeter is about 0.3937 inches. To convert any centimeter value to inches, divide it by 2.54.
What is 10 cm in inches?
10 cm equals 10 ÷ 2.54 = 3.94 inches.