Convert centimetres to inches

1 cm = 0.393701 in. Enter a value in either field: the conversion works both ways.

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⇄ Convert inches to centimetres

Conversion formula

in = cm × 0.393701
cm = in ÷ 0.393701

Example: 5 cm × 0.393701 = 1.9685 in.

An inch is exactly 2.54 cm. It's still used for screen sizes, tires, plumbing and construction in Canada.

cm to in conversion chart

CentimetresInches
1 cm0.394 in
2.54 cm1 in
5 cm1.969 in
10 cm3.937 in
15 cm5.906 in
20 cm7.874 in
30 cm11.811 in
50 cm19.685 in
100 cm39.37 in

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in 1 cm?
1 cm equals 0.393701 in.
How many cm are in an inch?
One inch is exactly 2.54 cm.
How big is a 65-inch TV in cm?
A 65-inch diagonal is 165 cm.

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