Centimetres to Inches
Convert centimetres (cm) to inches (in) instantly — with formula and reference table.
Quick answer: 1 cm = 0.393701 in. To convert centimetres to inches, multiply by cm × 0.393701.
Converting centimetres to inches
This converter changes a value in centimetres (cm) into inches (in). One centimetre equals 0.393701 in. One inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres, so converting centimetres to inches means dividing by 2.54 (or multiplying by 0.3937). The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.
Formula
in = cm × 0.393701
Example
Convert 10 cm to in: 10 × 0.393701 = 3.937008 in.
Centimetres to Inches conversion table
| Centimetres (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.181102 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968504 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937008 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874016 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685039 in |
| 100 cm | 39.370079 in |
Popular centimetres to inches conversions
Quick answers for the cm values people look up most often:
- 120 cm = 47.2441 in
- 140 cm = 55.1181 in
- 150 cm = 59.0551 in
- 155 cm = 61.0236 in
- 160 cm = 62.9921 in
- 163 cm = 64.1732 in
- 165 cm = 64.9606 in
- 168 cm = 66.1417 in
- 170 cm = 66.9291 in
- 173 cm = 68.1102 in
- 175 cm = 68.8976 in
- 178 cm = 70.0787 in
- 180 cm = 70.8661 in
- 183 cm = 72.0472 in
- 185 cm = 72.8346 in
- 190 cm = 74.8031 in
How to use this converter
- Enter a value in the centimetres (cm) field.
- Read the converted value in inches (in) below.
- Type into the in field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a centimetre?
1 centimetre equals 0.3937 inches. Divide centimetres by 2.54 to get inches.
How do I convert 180 cm to inches?
180 ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches, which is about 5 feet 11 inches.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Convert to total inches, then divide by 12 for feet and take the remainder as inches. 180 cm = 70.87 in = 5 ft 10.9 in.