CM to Inches Converter

Type centimeters to get inches, or inches to get centimeters. One inch is exactly 2.54 cm.

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CM to Inches formula

inches = cm ÷ 2.54

Example: 30 cm ÷ 2.54 = 11.81 inches.

CM to Inches chart

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1 cm0.39 in
2 cm0.79 in
2.5 cm0.98 in
5 cm1.97 in
10 cm3.94 in
15 cm5.91 in
20 cm7.87 in
25 cm9.84 in
30 cm11.81 in
40 cm15.75 in
50 cm19.69 in
60 cm23.62 in
75 cm29.53 in
100 cm39.37 in
150 cm59.06 in
160 cm62.99 in
170 cm66.93 in
180 cm70.87 in

Inches to cm

Multiply inches by 2.54. A 6-inch phone is 15.24 cm; a 55-inch TV (measured diagonally) is 139.7 cm.

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Frequently asked questions

How many inches is 1 cm?

1 cm is 0.3937 inches.

How many cm is an inch?

Exactly 2.54 cm, by international definition since 1959.

How do I convert cm to feet and inches?

Divide by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12 for feet. The height converter does both at once.

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