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Centimeters to Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to inches instantly. 1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches.
0.393701
1 cm = 0.393701 in
Common conversions
From 1 centimeters- Meters (m)0.01
- Kilometers (km)1.0000e-5
- Millimeters (mm)10
- Miles (mi)6.2137e-6
- Yards (yd)0.0109361
- Feet (ft)0.0328084
- Inches (in)0.393701
- Nautical Miles (nmi)5.3996e-6
How it works
Inches = Centimeters × 0.3937007874
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.3937007874 to get inches. To go back, multiply by 2.54. Examples: 1 cm = 0.393701 in · 5 cm = 1.9685 in · 10 cm = 3.93701 in · 100 cm = 39.3701 in.
Frequently asked
How many inches are in a centimeter?
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches.
What is the formula to convert centimeters to inches?
Inches = Centimeters × 0.3937007874
Is this conversion exact?
The conversion factor between centimeters and inches is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Yes — use our Inches to Centimeters converter, or multiply your value by 2.54.
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