How to convert centimeters to inches
To convert centimeters to inches, divide the value by 2.54, or multiply it by about 0.393701.
in = cm ÷ 2.54
Example: 10 cm ÷ 2.54 = 3.93701 in
1 cm = 0.393701 in · 1 in = 2.54 cm
Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, so these conversions are exact. Inches are used in everyday life mainly in the United States, and worldwide for screen sizes, wheels and pipes.
Centimeters to inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in |
| 4 cm | 1.5748 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93701 in |
| 15 cm | 5.90551 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87402 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 30 cm | 11.811 in |
| 40 cm | 15.748 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 60 cm | 23.622 in |
| 70 cm | 27.5591 in |
| 80 cm | 31.4961 in |
| 90 cm | 35.4331 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
| 150 cm | 59.0551 in |
| 160 cm | 62.9921 in |
| 170 cm | 66.9291 in |
| 180 cm | 70.8661 in |
| 190 cm | 74.8031 in |
| 200 cm | 78.7402 in |
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