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Centimeters to Inches

Type a value in centimeters and see it in inches and every other unit

↑ ↓ step by 1 · Shift × 10 · Alt × 0.1 · or type the unit, e.g. 3 km or 5' 11"

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≈ 2 × an ant

For scale, an ant is about 5 mm

Conversions

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Input

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cm to in

1 cm = 0.393701 in

1 in = 2.54 cm · in to cm

Formula: in = cm × 0.393701

Centimeter (cm)Inch (in)
1 cm0.393701 in
2 cm0.787402 in
5 cm1.9685 in
10 cm3.93701 in
15 cm5.90551 in
20 cm7.87402 in
30 cm11.811 in
50 cm19.685 in
100 cm39.3701 in
150 cm59.0551 in
180 cm70.8661 in

How to convert centimeters to inches

  1. Type the length in centimeters; it's shown in inches, and in feet and inches, as you type.
  2. Read the factor and the formula below, or look up a common length in the table.
  3. Click a value to copy it.

Questions

How many inches are in a centimeter?

1 cm is 0.393701 in, as an inch is exactly 2.54 cm.

How tall is 180 cm in feet and inches?

About 5 ft 10.9 in: the converter shows any height in feet and inches.

What's a quick way to convert cm to inches?

Multiply by 4 and divide by 10: 30 cm → 12 in (exactly 11.81).

Is it accurate?

Yes, the inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm.

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