Centimeters to Inches (cm to in)
1 centimeter = 0.39370079 inches
How to convert centimeters to inches
in = cm ÷ 2.54
Example: 5 ÷ 2.54 = 1.9685, so 5 centimeters = 1.9685 inches.
Centimeters to inches is the conversion people need when comparing body measurements, clothing sizes or product dimensions between metric and US listings.
Because an inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a quick mental estimate is to multiply by 4 and divide by 10: 50 cm × 0.4 ≈ 20 in (exactly 19.69 in).
Centimeters to Inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.3937 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in |
| 4 cm | 1.5748 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 |
| 30 cm | 11.811 in |
| 40 cm | 15.748 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 60 cm | 23.622 in |
| 70 cm | 27.5591 in |
| 80 cm | 31.4961 in |
| 90 cm | 35.4331 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
| 150 cm | 59.0551 in |
| 180 cm | 70.8661 in |
| 200 cm | 78.7402 in |
What is a centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is used for body height, clothing sizes, furniture and paper formats in almost every country outside the United States.
What is a inch?
The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. Screens, tyres, pipes and US body measurements are still quoted in inches; 12 inches make a foot.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.39370079 inches.
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Use the formula in = cm ÷ 2.54. 5 ÷ 2.54 = 1.9685, so 5 centimeters = 1.9685 inches.
What is 200 cm in in?
200 cm = 78.7402 in.
How do I convert inches back to centimeters?
Use the inverse formula cm = in × 2.54, or open the Inches to Centimeters converter.
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