Convert centimeter to inch
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to inch [in], or Convert inch to centimeter.
1 cm = 0.393700787402 in. To convert centimeter to inch, multiply the value by 0.393700787402; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in = 2.54 cm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cm = 0.393700787402 in
- 1 in = 2.54 cm
- 10 cm = 3.93700787402 in
- 100 cm = 39.3700787402 in
How to Convert Centimeter to Inch
1 cm = 0.393700787401575 in
Example: convert 15 cm to in:
15 cm = 15 × 0.393700787401575 in = 5.90551181102362 in
Centimeter to Inch Conversion Table
| centimeter | inch |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393700787402 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787401574803 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811023622 in |
| 5 cm | 1.96850393701 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93700787402 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87401574803 in |
| 50 cm | 19.6850393701 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3700787402 in |
| 500 cm | 196.850393701 in |
| 1000 cm | 393.700787402 in |
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter in inch?
1 centimeter (cm) = 0.393700787402 inch (in).
How do you convert centimeter to inch?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.393700787402. For example, 25 cm × 0.393700787402 = 9.84251968504 in.
What is 10 centimeter in inch?
10 cm = 3.93700787402 in.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter or the inch?
The inch is the larger unit: 1 cm equals only 0.393700787402 in.