1 cm = 0.393701 in
One centimeter equals approximately 0.3937 inches. The centimeter is a metric unit equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Conversion Formula
inches = cm x 0.393701
Quick Converter
Centimeters to Inches Reference Table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 0.03937 in |
| 0.5 cm | 0.196851 in |
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.181103 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968505 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93701 in |
| 15 cm | 5.905515 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87402 in |
| 25 cm | 9.842525 in |
| 50 cm | 19.68505 in |
| 75 cm | 29.527575 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
| 150 cm | 59.05515 in |
| 200 cm | 78.7402 in |
| 250 cm | 98.42525 in |
| 500 cm | 196.8505 in |
| 750 cm | 295.27575 in |
| 1000 cm | 393.701 in |
| 5000 cm | 1968.505 in |
How to Convert Centimeters to Inches
To convert centimeters to inches, use the formula: inches = cm x 0.393701. One centimeter equals approximately 0.3937 inches. The centimeter is a metric unit equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Quick Example
10 cm = 3.93701 in
About the Centimeters to Inches Conversion
The centimeter belongs to the metric system adopted across most of the world, while the inch remains standard in the United States. Converting between them is one of the most common everyday measurement tasks because product specs, fabric, and screen sizes are often quoted in different systems.
Worked example: A 30 cm ruler measures 30 x 0.393701 = 11.81 inches, just under a standard 12-inch ruler. A 15 cm phone is about 5.91 inches tall.
Common Uses
In practice, converting centimeters to inches comes up most often for reading European product dimensions, sewing and tailoring patterns, measuring screen and TV sizes, and converting metric ruler readings for US-based projects.