CM to Inches converter

Type a value in centimeters to see it in inches instantly — or the other way round.

Centimeters to inches formula

inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54

1 cm = 0.393701 in

Centimeters to inches conversion table

Centimeters (cm) Inches (in)
1 cm 0.3937 in
2 cm 0.7874 in
3 cm 1.1811 in
4 cm 1.5748 in
5 cm 1.9685 in
10 cm 3.937 in
15 cm 5.9055 in
20 cm 7.874 in
25 cm 9.8425 in
30 cm 11.811 in
40 cm 15.748 in
50 cm 19.685 in
60 cm 23.622 in
70 cm 27.559 in
80 cm 31.496 in
90 cm 35.433 in
100 cm 39.37 in
150 cm 59.055 in
160 cm 62.992 in
170 cm 66.929 in
180 cm 70.866 in

How to use the CM to Inches tool

3 simple steps · under a minute

  1. 1

    Enter centimeters

    Type the number of centimeters in the first box.

  2. 2

    Read the inches

    The result appears instantly, rounded to a sensible number of decimals.

  3. 3

    Convert back

    Type in the second box to convert inches back to centimeters.

About CM to Inches converter

One inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, so to convert centimeters to inches you divide by 2.54. For example, 30 cm ÷ 2.54 = 11.81 inches.

Converting cm to inches is common when shopping for screens, clothes and furniture, or when following measurements from the US. Use the table below for the most common values.

Instant results

Converts as you type, in both directions.

Formula included

See exactly how centimeters are converted to inches.

Handy table

A ready-made conversion table for the most common values.

Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in 1 cm?

1 centimeter equals 0.3937 inches.

How do I convert cm to inches?

Divide the number of centimeters by 2.54. For example, 50 cm ÷ 2.54 = 19.69 inches.

How many cm is 1 inch?

Exactly 2.54 cm.

How do I convert my height from cm to feet and inches?

Divide your height in cm by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 170 cm = 66.93 in = 5 ft 6.9 in.