CM to Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to inches instantly with reference table.
1 cm = 0.3937007874 in
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3937007874 |
| 2 | 0.7874015748 |
| 5 | 1.968503937 |
| 10 | 3.937007874 |
| 15 | 5.905511811 |
| 20 | 7.874015748 |
| 25 | 9.842519685 |
| 50 | 19.68503937 |
| 75 | 29.52755906 |
| 100 | 39.37007874 |
| 150 | 59.05511811 |
| 200 | 78.74015748 |
| 250 | 98.42519685 |
| 500 | 196.8503937 |
| 1,000 | 393.7007874 |
How to Convert CM to Inches
Formula: inches = cm ÷ 2.54
The relationship is exact by international standard (defined since 1959): 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, precisely. So 10 cm ÷ 2.54 = 3.937 inches.
| Centimeters | Inches |
|---|---|
| 5 cm | 1.97 in |
| 10 cm | 3.94 in |
| 15 cm | 5.91 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84 in |
| 30 cm | 11.81 in |
| 35 cm | 13.78 in |
| 40 cm | 15.75 in |
| 45 cm | 17.72 in |
| 50 cm | 19.69 in |
| 55 cm | 21.65 in |
| 60 cm | 23.62 in |
| 65 cm | 25.59 in |
| 70 cm | 27.56 in |
| 75 cm | 29.53 in |
| 80 cm | 31.50 in |
| 85 cm | 33.46 in |
| 90 cm | 35.43 in |
| 95 cm | 37.40 in |
| 100 cm | 39.37 in |
| 110 cm | 43.31 in |
| 120 cm | 47.24 in |
| 150 cm | 59.06 in |
| 180 cm | 70.87 in |
| 200 cm | 78.74 in |
When You Need This Conversion
Monitor and TV screen sizes are measured diagonally in inches worldwide, but product specifications often list dimensions in centimeters. Height conversion is another common use — 183 cm = 72 inches = 6'0".
International clothing sizes frequently use centimeters for measurements like waist, chest, and inseam, while US sizes reference inches. When shopping online from international retailers, converting between cm and inches helps ensure the right fit.
For more length conversions, see our Length Converter.