
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 cm are 0.00393 in |
0.02 cm are 0.00787 in |
0.03 cm are 0.01181 in |
0.04 cm are 0.01574 in |
0.05 cm are 0.01968 in |
0.06 cm are 0.02362 in |
0.07 cm are 0.02755 in |
0.08 cm are 0.03149 in |
0.09 cm are 0.03543 in |
0.10 cm are 0.03937 in |
0.20 cm are 0.07874 in |
0.30 cm are 0.11811 in |
0.40 cm are 0.15748 in |
0.50 cm are 0.19685 in |
0.60 cm are 0.23622 in |
0.70 cm are 0.27559 in |
0.80 cm are 0.31496 in |
0.90 cm are 0.35433 in |
1 cm corresponds to 0.39370 in |
2 cm are 0.78740 in |
3 cm are 1.18110 in |
4 cm are 1.57480 in |
5 cm are 1.96850 in |
6 cm are 2.36220 in |
7 cm are 2.75590 in |
8 cm are 3.14960 in |
9 cm are 3.54330 in |
10 cm are 3.93700 in |
20 cm are 7.87401 in |
30 cm are 11.81102 in |
40 cm are 15.74803 in |
50 cm are 19.68503 in |
60 cm are 23.62204 in |
70 cm are 27.55905 in |
80 cm are 31.49606 in |
90 cm are 35.43307 in |
100 cm are 39.37007 in |
200 cm are 78.74015 in |
300 cm are 118.11023 in |
400 cm are 157.48031 in |
500 cm are 196.85039 in |
600 cm are 236.22047 in |
700 cm are 275.59055 in |
800 cm are 314.96063 in |
900 cm are 354.33070 in |
1 000 cm are 393.70078 in |
Overview table : How many Inch are in a Centimeter ?
Inch in ⇒ Centimeter cm |
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0.01 in are 0.02540 cm |
0.02 in are 0.05080 cm |
0.03 in are 0.07620 cm |
0.04 in are 0.10160 cm |
0.05 in are 0.12700 cm |
0.06 in are 0.15240 cm |
0.07 in are 0.17780 cm |
0.08 in are 0.20320 cm |
0.09 in are 0.22860 cm |
0.10 in are 0.25400 cm |
0.20 in are 0.50800 cm |
0.30 in are 0.76200 cm |
0.40 in are 1.01600 cm |
0.50 in are 1.27000 cm |
0.60 in are 1.52400 cm |
0.70 in are 1.77800 cm |
0.80 in are 2.03200 cm |
0.90 in are 2.28600 cm |
1 in corresponds to 2.54000 cm |
2 in are 5.08000 cm |
3 in are 7.62000 cm |
4 in are 10.16000 cm |
5 in are 12.70000 cm |
6 in are 15.24000 cm |
7 in are 17.78000 cm |
8 in are 20.32000 cm |
9 in are 22.86000 cm |
10 in are 25.40000 cm |
20 in are 50.80000 cm |
30 in are 76.20000 cm |
40 in are 101.60000 cm |
50 in are 127 cm |
60 in are 152.40000 cm |
70 in are 177.80000 cm |
80 in are 203.20000 cm |
90 in are 228.60000 cm |
100 in are 254 cm |
200 in are 508 cm |
300 in are 762 cm |
400 in are 1 016 cm |
500 in are 1 270 cm |
600 in are 1 524 cm |
700 in are 1 778 cm |
800 in are 2 032 cm |
900 in are 2 286 cm |
1 000 in are 2 540 cm |
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Last update on February 19, 2023
The pages of the 'Units of length' category were last editorially reviewed by Stefan Banse on February 19, 2023. They all correspond to the current status.
Previous changes on October 21, 2021
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