Centimetres to Inches Converter
Convert centimetres (cm) to inches (in) instantly using our free online converter. Type any value in centimetres and get the exact inch equivalent — updated as you type. You can also type in the inches field to convert back to centimetres.
Formula:[value] cm ÷ 2.54 = [result] in
How to convert Centimetres to Inches
cm ÷ 2.54 = in
For example: 25 cm ÷ 2.54 = 9.843 in
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| Centimetres (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.3937 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874 in |
| 5 cm | 1.969 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937 in |
| 15 cm | 5.906 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874 in |
| 25 cm | 9.843 in |
| 30 cm | 11.81 in |
| 40 cm | 15.75 in |
| 50 cm | 19.69 in |
| 60 cm | 23.62 in |
| 70 cm | 27.56 in |
| 80 cm | 31.5 in |
| 90 cm | 35.43 in |
| 100 cm | 39.37 in |
| 150 cm | 59.06 in |
| 180 cm | 70.87 in |
| 200 cm | 78.74 in |
About this conversion
The centimetre to inches conversion is one of the most common metric-to-imperial unit conversions, used daily for height measurement, screen sizes, clothing, and DIY projects. One centimetre equals exactly 0.3937 inches, and conversely one inch equals exactly 2.54 centimetres — a relationship defined by international agreement in 1959. The formula is straightforward: divide the centimetre value by 2.54 to get inches. For example, a 170 cm person is about 5 feet 7 inches tall; a 27-inch monitor is 68.58 cm wide; and a standard A4 sheet of paper (21 cm wide) is approximately 8.27 inches. Whether you are shopping internationally, reading technical specifications, or converting a recipe, this converter delivers the exact answer instantly.