Centimetres to Inches Converter
Enter centimetres to get inches instantly. Works both ways.
How to convert cm to inches
To convert centimetres to inches, multiply by 0.393701 (or divide by 2.54). For example, 5 cm × 0.393701 = 1.9685 inches.
Need it the other way? Convert inches to centimetres.
Centimetres to Inches at a glance
- 1 centimetre = 0.3937008 inches
- 5 centimetres = 1.968504 inches
- 10 centimetres = 3.937008 inches
- 50 centimetres = 19.68504 inches
- 100 centimetres = 39.37008 inches
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres (the reverse)
Worked examples
25 centimetres × 0.3937008 = 9.84252 inches.
250 centimetres × 0.3937008 = 98.4252 inches.
1,500 centimetres × 0.3937008 = 590.5512 inches.
Converting back
To go from inches back to centimetres, divide by 0.3937008 (or multiply by 2.54). For example, 100 inches ÷ 0.3937008 = 254 centimetres.
Using a rounded factor
For a quick estimate you can use 0.39 in place of 0.3937008. That is accurate to within about 0.9%, which is fine for rough checks but not for exact work.
Cm to inches chart
| Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 0.03937 inches |
| 0.25 cm | 0.098425 inches |
| 0.5 cm | 0.19685 inches |
| 1 cm | 0.393701 inches |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 inches |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 inches |
| 4 cm | 1.5748 inches |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 inches |
| 6 cm | 2.3622 inches |
| 7 cm | 2.75591 inches |
| 8 cm | 3.14961 inches |
| 9 cm | 3.54331 inches |
| 10 cm | 3.93701 inches |
| 15 cm | 5.90551 inches |
| 20 cm | 7.87402 inches |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 inches |
| 30 cm | 11.811 inches |
| 40 cm | 15.748 inches |
| 50 cm | 19.685 inches |
| 75 cm | 29.5276 inches |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 inches |
| 250 cm | 98.4252 inches |
| 500 cm | 196.85 inches |
| 1,000 cm | 393.701 inches |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in one centimetre?
There are 0.393701 inches in one centimetre.
How do I convert cm to inches?
Multiply the value in centimetres by 0.393701.
How many centimetres are in one inch?
There are 2.54 centimetres in one inch.
What is 10 centimetres in inches?
10 centimetres = 3.937008 inches.
How do I convert inches back to centimetres?
Divide the value in inches by 0.3937008, or multiply it by 2.54.
Can I use a rounded factor for centimetres to inches?
For quick estimates, 0.39 is close (within about 0.9%). Use 0.3937008 when you need the full figure.