Centimeter to Inch Converter
Convert Centimeter (cm) to Inch (in) instantly. Free online length conversion calculator.
About Centimeter
Symbol: cm
Category: Length
Description
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is widely used in everyday measurements and is part of the metric system.
Common Uses
- Body measurements (height, waist)
- Clothing sizes
- School rulers and measurements
- Medical charts
- Home measurements
Benefits
- Easy to visualize and measure
- Common on rulers and tape measures
- Good for human-scale measurements
- Simple metric conversions
Quick Facts
- 1 cm = 10 millimeters
- 1 cm = 0.01 meters
- Average fingernail width: ~1 cm
- Standard paperclip length: ~5 cm
About Inch
Symbol: in
Category: Length
Description
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial system, equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters exactly.
Common Uses
- Screen sizes (TV, phone, tablet)
- Pipe and lumber dimensions
- Clothing measurements
- Tool sizes
- Photography
Benefits
- Familiar in US and UK
- Good for small to medium measurements
- Standard in many industries
- Easy fractions (1/2, 1/4, etc.)
Quick Facts
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- Thumb width ≈ 1 inch
- Standard business card: 3.5 × 2 inches
Centimeter to Inch Conversion Table
| Centimeter | Inch |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968504 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937008 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685039 in |
| 100 cm | 39.370079 in |
| 500 cm | 196.850394 in |
| 1000 cm | 393.700787 in |
How to Convert Centimeter to Inch
To convert from Centimeter (cm) to Inch (in), multiply the value by 0.393701.
Formula:
in = cm × 0.393701
Example:
1 cm = 0.393701 in