Convert cm to inches
Centimeters to inches. Enter a value to convert, or use the cm to inches chart further down the page.
1 centimeter equals 0.3937007874 inches. Going the other way, 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
How to convert cm to inches
To convert centimeters to inches, multiply the centimeter value by 0.3937007874. You can also divide by 2.54 to get the same answer.
in = cm × 0.3937007874
Worked example
Convert 15 cm to inches:
15 cm = 5.905511811 in
15 cm in other forms
| Form | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest 1/16 inch | 5 7/8″ | ≈ 5.875 in |
| Nearest 1/32 inch | 5 29/32″ | ≈ 5.90625 in |
cm to inches conversion chart
Use this cm to inches table for quick reference without typing anything.
| centimeters (cm) | inches (in) | Nearest 1/16″ |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.003937007874 in | 0″ |
| 0.1 cm | 0.03937007874 in | 1/16″ |
| 1 cm | 0.3937007874 in | 3/8″ |
| 2 cm | 0.7874015748 in | 13/16″ |
| 3 cm | 1.181102362 in | 1 3/16″ |
| 5 cm | 1.968503937 in | 1 15/16″ |
| 10 cm | 3.937007874 in | 3 15/16″ |
| 20 cm | 7.874015748 in | 7 7/8″ |
| 50 cm | 19.68503937 in | 19 11/16″ |
| 100 cm | 39.37007874 in | 39 3/8″ |
| 1,000 cm | 393.7007874 in | 393 11/16″ |
Common cm to inches values
Ready-made answers for the cm to inches conversions people look up most often.
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What is a centimeter?
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the unit most people reach for when measuring body height, clothing, paper and everyday objects in metric countries.
What is an inch?
The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the base unit of the imperial and US customary length system and is still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and construction in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in an inch?
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in one inch. Divide a centimeter value by 2.54 to get inches.
What is 30 cm in inches?
30 cm equals 11.81102362 inches — just under a standard 12-inch ruler.
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