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Centimeter to Inch Converter

Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 cm = 0.393701 in.

Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01

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0.393701 inches

= 0.01 m= 0.0328084 ft

equals 0.393701 inches

Formula: in = cm × 0.39370079

Centimeter to Inch formula

in = cm × 0.39370079

Convert 5 centimeters to inches

  1. Start with 5 centimeters.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 0.393701 = 1.9685.
  3. So 5 cm = 1.9685 in.

Centimeter to Inch conversion table

Centimeter to Inch conversion table
Centimeters (cm)Inches (in)
0.01 cm0.00393701 in
0.1 cm0.0393701 in
0.25 cm0.0984252 in
0.5 cm0.19685 in
1 cm0.393701 in
2 cm0.787402 in
3 cm1.1811 in
4 cm1.5748 in
5 cm1.9685 in
6 cm2.3622 in
7 cm2.75591 in
8 cm3.14961 in
9 cm3.54331 in
10 cm3.93701 in
15 cm5.90551 in
20 cm7.87402 in
25 cm9.84252 in
30 cm11.811 in
40 cm15.748 in
50 cm19.685 in
75 cm29.5276 in
100 cm39.3701 in
250 cm98.4252 in
500 cm196.85 in
1,000 cm393.701 in
5,000 cm1,968.5 in
10,000 cm3,937.01 in

Unit definitions

What is a centimeter?

The centimetre is one hundredth of a metre in the SI system. It is the everyday metric unit for measuring body height, clothing, paper, and small objects across most of the world. One centimetre equals ten millimetres and is roughly the width of an adult fingernail.

What is a inch?

The inch is an imperial and US customary length unit defined as exactly 0.0254 metres since 1959. It is widely used in the United States and for screen sizes, pipe diameters, and lumber. Twelve inches make one foot.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in one centimeter?

One centimeter equals 0.393701 inches (1 cm = 0.393701 in).

How do I convert centimeters to inches?

Multiply the value in centimeters by 0.393701. For example, 10 cm × 0.393701 = 3.93701 in.

Which is bigger — a centimeter or a inch?

A inch is bigger: one inch contains 2.54 centimeters.

Is this centimeter to inch converter free?

Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.

Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.