Centimeters to Inches converter

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Quick reference

CentimetersInches
1 centimeters0.3937 inches
2 centimeters0.7874 inches
5 centimeters1.9685 inches
10 centimeters3.937 inches
25 centimeters9.8425 inches
50 centimeters19.685 inches
100 centimeters39.3701 inches

About this tool

1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches. To convert, multiply the centimeters by 0.3937 (or divide by 2.54, the exact definition of an inch). Like every tool on this site, the conversion happens on your device — the numbers you type never leave your browser.

Common questions

How do I convert centimeters to inches by hand? 1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches. To convert, multiply the centimeters by 0.3937 (or divide by 2.54, the exact definition of an inch).

Is this converter exact? It uses the standard defined conversion factors and rounds the display to at most 6 decimal places — more precision than any tape measure, scale, or recipe can use.

Private by design: this tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or open here is uploaded, stored, or tracked.