Convert Centimeters to Inches
1 centimeter = 0.39370079 inches. Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393700787402.
Centimeters to Inches table
| Centimeters | Inches |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.39370079 in |
| 2 cm | 0.78740157 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811024 in |
| 4 cm | 1.5748031 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685039 in |
| 10 cm | 3.9370079 in |
| 20 cm | 7.8740157 in |
| 25 cm | 9.8425197 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685039 in |
| 100 cm | 39.370079 in |
| 500 cm | 196.85039 in |
| 1000 cm | 393.70079 in |
Centimeters to Inches in your head
Multiply by 2, then divide by 5.
That lands within 2% of the exact value.
10 cm → 4 in in your head, 3.93701 in exactly.
About these units
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length & distance, equal to 0.01 meters.
The inch (in) is an imperial unit of length & distance, equal to 0.0254 meters.
Going the other way, 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. Length is the most converted quantity on the web. Whether you are reading a European recipe, buying timber in feet, or checking a running route in kilometres, this converter moves between every common metric, imperial and astronomical unit with full precision.
Frequently asked
- How many inches are in a centimeter?
- 1 centimeter = 0.39370079 inches.
- How do you convert centimeters to inches?
- Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393700787402.
- What is 10 cm in in?
- 10 cm = 3.9370079 in.