Centimetres to inches converter
1 Centimetres (cm) = 0.3937008 Inches (in)
How to convert cm to inches
One inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres, so to convert cm to inches you divide by 2.54, and to convert inches to cm you multiply by 2.54. For example, a 15.6-inch laptop screen is 39.6 cm across, and 30 cm is 11.81 inches.
For heights, convert to inches and then split into feet: 180 cm ÷ 2.54 = 70.87 inches = 5 ft 10.9 in. Screen sizes, TVs and phone displays are almost always quoted in inches, measured diagonally.
cm to inches chart
| Centimetres (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3937008 |
| 2 | 0.7874016 |
| 5 | 1.968504 |
| 10 | 3.937008 |
| 15 | 5.905512 |
| 20 | 7.874016 |
| 30 | 11.81102 |
| 50 | 19.68504 |
| 100 | 39.37008 |
| 150 | 59.05512 |
| 170 | 66.92913 |
| 180 | 70.86614 |
Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 1 cm?
1 centimetre is 0.3937 inches. Divide any length in cm by 2.54 to get inches.
How many cm is an inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm. The inch was defined this way by international agreement in 1959.
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. 175 cm is about 5 ft 9 in.