Convert centimeter to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to centimeter.
1 cm = 0.393700000002 in (US). To convert centimeter to inch (US survey), multiply the value by 0.393700000002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in (US) = 2.54000508 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 = 0.393700000002 in (US)
- 1 in (US) = 2.54000508 cm
- 10 cm = 3.93700000002 in (US)
- 100 cm = 39.3700000002 in (US)
How to Convert Centimeter to Inch (Us Survey)
1 cm = 0.393700000001575 in (US)
Example: convert 15 cm to in (US):
15 cm = 15 × 0.393700000001575 in (US) = 5.90550000002362 in (US)
Centimeter to Inch (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| centimeter | inch (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.393700000002 in (US) |
| 2 cm | 0.787400000003 in (US) |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in (US) |
| 5 cm | 1.96850000001 in (US) |
| 10 cm | 3.93700000002 in (US) |
| 20 cm | 7.87400000003 in (US) |
| 50 cm | 19.6850000001 in (US) |
| 100 cm | 39.3700000002 in (US) |
| 500 cm | 196.850000001 in (US) |
| 1000 cm | 393.700000002 in (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter in inch (US survey)?
1 centimeter (cm) = 0.393700000002 inch (US survey) (in (US)).
How do you convert centimeter to inch (US survey)?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.393700000002. For example, 25 cm × 0.393700000002 = 9.84250000004 in (US).
What is 10 centimeter in inch (US survey)?
10 cm = 3.93700000002 in (US).
Which unit is larger, the centimeter or the inch (US survey)?
The inch (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 cm equals only 0.393700000002 in (US).