Here you can convert the Unit of length Centimeter into the unit Inch and vice versa you can convert Inch into Centimeter. By clicking the "Swap units" icon, you will always obtain the desired conversion in the calculation result, i.e., cm to in or in to cm. With the following calculator you can also calculate any other Unit of length.
Info about "Centimeter"
The unit centimeter, which is part of the metric system, is derived from the basic unit meter. 1 centimeter is equivalent to 0.01 meter, or 1 meter is equivalent to 100 centimeters. The prefix "Centi-" in centimeters stands for one hundredth of the basic unit. The centimeter belongs to the International System of Units (SI).
Info about "Inch"
According to history, the "inch" was first defined by law as 1/12 of a foot, and later as the length of three barley grains strung together. Similar to foot, yard and mile, it is also one of the units of length that are not part of the International System of Units but are widely used and recognised in the Anglo-American world. The inch is used worldwide, mainly to indicate screen diagonals.
Nowadays, an inch is equal to 1/12 of a foot. Therefore, 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters, and 1 centimeter is equivalent to 0.3937 inches.
Basis for conversion Centimeter (cm) to Inch (in) and vice versa
The abbreviation for the "Unit of length Centimeter" is cm. The abbreviation for the "Unit of length Inch" is in.
Formula for the conversion of Centimeter (cm) to Inch (in) and vice versa
The calculation from Centimeter to Inch shall be made using the following conversion formula:
| Conversion formula Centimeter to Inch |
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Determine the number of Inch from Centimeter Centimeter × 0.39370078740157 |
Formula for the conversion of Inch (in) to Centimeter (cm)
The calculation from Inch to Centimeter shall be made using the following conversion formula:
| Conversion formula Inch to Centimeter |
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Determine the number of Centimeter from Inch Inch × 2.54 |
Overview table : How many Centimeter are in a Inch ?
| Centimeter cm ⇒ Inch in |
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| 0.01 Centimeter are 0.00393 Inch |
| 0.02 Centimeter are 0.00787 Inch |
| 0.03 Centimeter are 0.01181 Inch |
| 0.04 Centimeter are 0.01574 Inch |
| 0.05 Centimeter are 0.01968 Inch |
| 0.06 Centimeter are 0.02362 Inch |
| 0.07 Centimeter are 0.02755 Inch |
| 0.08 Centimeter are 0.03149 Inch |
| 0.09 Centimeter are 0.03543 Inch |
| 0.10 Centimeter are 0.03937 Inch |
| 0.20 Centimeter are 0.07874 Inch |
| 0.30 Centimeter are 0.11811 Inch |
| 0.40 Centimeter are 0.15748 Inch |
| 0.50 Centimeter are 0.19685 Inch |
| 0.60 Centimeter are 0.23622 Inch |
| 0.70 Centimeter are 0.27559 Inch |
| 0.80 Centimeter are 0.31496 Inch |
| 0.90 Centimeter are 0.35433 Inch |
| 1 Centimeter corresponds to 0.39370 Inch |
| 2 Centimeter are 0.78740 Inch |
| 3 Centimeter are 1.18110 Inch |
| 4 Centimeter are 1.57480 Inch |
| 5 Centimeter are 1.96850 Inch |
| 6 Centimeter are 2.36220 Inch |
| 7 Centimeter are 2.75590 Inch |
| 8 Centimeter are 3.14960 Inch |
| 9 Centimeter are 3.54330 Inch |
| 10 Centimeter are 3.93700 Inch |
| 20 Centimeter are 7.87401 Inch |
| 30 Centimeter are 11.81102 Inch |
| 40 Centimeter are 15.74803 Inch |
| 50 Centimeter are 19.68503 Inch |
| 60 Centimeter are 23.62204 Inch |
| 70 Centimeter are 27.55905 Inch |
| 80 Centimeter are 31.49606 Inch |
| 90 Centimeter are 35.43307 Inch |
| 100 Centimeter are 39.37007 Inch |
| 200 Centimeter are 78.74015 Inch |
| 300 Centimeter are 118.11023 Inch |
| 400 Centimeter are 157.48031 Inch |
| 500 Centimeter are 196.85039 Inch |
| 600 Centimeter are 236.22047 Inch |
| 700 Centimeter are 275.59055 Inch |
| 800 Centimeter are 314.96063 Inch |
| 900 Centimeter are 354.33070 Inch |
| 1 000 Centimeter are 393.70078 Inch |
Overview table : How many Inch are in a Centimeter ?
| Inch in ⇒ Centimeter cm |
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| 0.01 Inch are 0.02540 Centimeter |
| 0.02 Inch are 0.05080 Centimeter |
| 0.03 Inch are 0.07620 Centimeter |
| 0.04 Inch are 0.10160 Centimeter |
| 0.05 Inch are 0.12700 Centimeter |
| 0.06 Inch are 0.15240 Centimeter |
| 0.07 Inch are 0.17780 Centimeter |
| 0.08 Inch are 0.20320 Centimeter |
| 0.09 Inch are 0.22860 Centimeter |
| 0.10 Inch are 0.25400 Centimeter |
| 0.20 Inch are 0.50800 Centimeter |
| 0.30 Inch are 0.76200 Centimeter |
| 0.40 Inch are 1.01600 Centimeter |
| 0.50 Inch are 1.27000 Centimeter |
| 0.60 Inch are 1.52400 Centimeter |
| 0.70 Inch are 1.77800 Centimeter |
| 0.80 Inch are 2.03200 Centimeter |
| 0.90 Inch are 2.28600 Centimeter |
| 1 Inch corresponds to 2.54000 Centimeter |
| 2 Inch are 5.08000 Centimeter |
| 3 Inch are 7.62000 Centimeter |
| 4 Inch are 10.16000 Centimeter |
| 5 Inch are 12.70000 Centimeter |
| 6 Inch are 15.24000 Centimeter |
| 7 Inch are 17.78000 Centimeter |
| 8 Inch are 20.32000 Centimeter |
| 9 Inch are 22.86000 Centimeter |
| 10 Inch are 25.40000 Centimeter |
| 20 Inch are 50.80000 Centimeter |
| 30 Inch are 76.20000 Centimeter |
| 40 Inch are 101.60000 Centimeter |
| 50 Inch are 127 Centimeter |
| 60 Inch are 152.40000 Centimeter |
| 70 Inch are 177.80000 Centimeter |
| 80 Inch are 203.20000 Centimeter |
| 90 Inch are 228.60000 Centimeter |
| 100 Inch are 254 Centimeter |
| 200 Inch are 508 Centimeter |
| 300 Inch are 762 Centimeter |
| 400 Inch are 1 016 Centimeter |
| 500 Inch are 1 270 Centimeter |
| 600 Inch are 1 524 Centimeter |
| 700 Inch are 1 778 Centimeter |
| 800 Inch are 2 032 Centimeter |
| 900 Inch are 2 286 Centimeter |
| 1 000 Inch are 2 540 Centimeter |
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This page of the 'Units of length' category was last edited or reviewed by Stefan Banse on November 28, 2024. It corresponds to the current status.
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