How to convert Centimeters to Inches
The conversion is a single multiplication: 1 cm = 0.393701 in. To convert centimeters to inches, multiply by 0.393701. To go back, multiply inches by 2.54 (or divide by 0.393701). These factors are exact by definition.
Examples
- 1 cm = 0.393701 in
- 12 cm = 4.724409 in
Centimeters to Inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 2 | 0.787402 |
| 3 | 1.181102 |
| 4 | 1.574803 |
| 5 | 1.968504 |
| 10 | 3.937008 |
| 20 | 7.874016 |
| 25 | 9.84252 |
| 50 | 19.685039 |
| 100 | 39.370079 |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Inches back to Centimeters?
- Use the Inches to Centimeters converter, or just swap the units on the full unit converter — it shows every unit in the category at once.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The English units have been defined in metric terms since 1959, so the factors used here are exact by definition, not rounded approximations. Displayed results are rounded only for readability.
- Can I convert other units too?
- The unit converter also handles length, weight, volume, temperature, area, speed, pressure, energy, power, torque, and fuel economy — each with every unit shown side by side.