📏 Length
Centimeters to Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to inches instantly. Enter any value and get the result. Includes a conversion table and the exact formula.
Quick answer: To convert centimeters to inches, multiply by 0.393701. For example, 1 centimeters = 0.393701 inches. Use the calculator below for any value.
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Common conversions
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Formula:
How to convert centimeters to inches
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Enter your value
Type the number of centimeters you want to convert into the left box. The result in inches appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
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Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — Inches to Centimeters. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
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About Centimeters and Inches
centimeters and inches are both units of length. Use this converter to switch between them instantly.
💡 Did you know?
Divide cm by 2.54 to get inches. The factor is exact: since 1959, 1 inch = 25.4 mm by international standard, used in everything from carpentry to aircraft manufacturing.
📊 Common conversions at a glance
| Centimeters | Inches |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3937 |
| 2 | 0.7874 |
| 5 | 1.969 |
| 10 | 3.937 |
| 15 | 5.906 |
| 20 | 7.874 |
Reviewed for 2026. Centimeters ↔ Inches conversion factor verified against published reference data. Built by a UK-based qualified primary teacher and FA Level 2 coach as part of 247QuickTools' free utility-tools project.