Convert Centimeters to inches
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches · in = cm ÷ 2.54
When you need this conversion
This is the most common conversion for screen and display sizes — TVs, monitors, and laptops are advertised in inches almost everywhere, while product boxes and wall-mount specs are often printed in centimeters. It also comes up constantly in clothing and furniture sizing, since European and Asian retailers list measurements in centimeters while US and UK listings use inches.
Centimeters to inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937 in |
| 15 cm | 5.9055 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874 in |
| 25 cm | 9.8425 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 75 cm | 29.5276 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
| 250 cm | 98.4252 in |
| 500 cm | 196.85 in |
| 1,000 cm | 393.7 in |
The formula
in = cm ÷ 2.54Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many inches are in a centimeter?
- There are 0.393701 inches in 1 centimeter. The formula is in = cm ÷ 2.54.
- How do you convert centimeters to inches?
- Use the formula in = cm ÷ 2.54. For example, 10 centimeters equals 3.937 inches.
- Is the centimeters to inches conversion exact?
- Yes. Centimeters and inches are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is cm short for?
- cm is the standard symbol for centimeter (also written as centimetres). in is the symbol for inch.