Centimeters to Inches Converter
How to convert centimeters to inches
inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54
To convert centimeters to inches, divide the number of centimeters by 2.54.
1 cm = 0.393700787 in
Examples
- One inch: 2.54 cm ÷ 2.54 = 1 in
- 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.9291339 in
Good to know
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters by definition, so this conversion has no rounding in the factor itself.
Centimeters to inches conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393700787 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787401575 in |
| 5 cm | 1.96850394 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93700787 in |
| 15 cm | 5.90551181 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87401575 in |
| 30 cm | 11.8110236 in |
| 40 cm | 15.7480315 in |
| 50 cm | 19.6850394 in |
| 60 cm | 23.6220472 in |
| 80 cm | 31.496063 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3700787 in |
| 120 cm | 47.2440945 in |
| 150 cm | 59.0551181 in |
| 160 cm | 62.992126 in |
| 170 cm | 66.9291339 in |
| 180 cm | 70.8661417 in |
| 200 cm | 78.7401575 in |
Unit definitions
- Centimeter (cm)
- A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing sizes and small objects.
- Inch (in)
- An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, one twelfth of a foot. It is used in the United States for everyday measurements and worldwide for screen sizes.