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Convert centimetres to inches for product dimensions, clothing measurements, schoolwork, crafts, and construction drawings. One inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres.
1 centimeter [cm] = 0.393701 inch [in]
1 centimeter [cm] = 0.393701 inch [in]
Divide the centimetre value by 2.54. Because 1 inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm, the conversion factor is exact.
Example: 1 centimeter [cm] equals 0.393701 inch [in].
Length conversions use the metre as the reference unit. Common imperial relationships are exact where standardized, such as 1 inch = 0.0254 metre and 1 foot = 0.3048 metre.
Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-08-14.
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter and is a convenient metric unit for small everyday lengths.
HistoryCentimeters come from the decimal metric system, where prefixes make units scale cleanly by powers of ten.
Current useCentimeters are common for body measurements, clothing sizes, school work, crafts, furniture, and product dimensions.
The inch is an imperial and US customary length unit equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters.
HistoryThe inch has older customary origins and was standardized internationally as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Current useInches are widely used for screen sizes, construction, product dimensions, clothing, tools, and household measurements.
| centimeter [cm] | inch [in] |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 2 | 0.787402 |
| 5 | 1.968504 |
| 10 | 3.937008 |
| 20 | 7.874016 |
| 25 | 9.84252 |
| 50 | 19.685039 |
| 100 | 39.370079 |
| 1000 | 393.700787 |
Use this formula: 1 centimeter [cm] = 0.393701 inch [in] Enter your value in the calculator and the result updates instantly.
1 centimeter [cm] equals 0.393701 inch [in].
Yes. Use the swap button in the calculator or open the related reverse conversion link when it is listed on this page.
Yes. The international inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres.
Divide by about 2.5 for a quick estimate, then use 2.54 when you need the accurate result.