Centimeters to Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to inches instantly.
Standard length units
meters 1
kilometers 0.001
inches 39.37
feet 3.281
yards 1.094
miles 0.0006
Fun comparisons
football fields 🏈~ 0.01
school buses 🚌~ 0.09
elephants 🐘~ 0.18
How to convert centimeters to inches
Enter a value in centimeters and the converter instantly calculates the equivalent in inches. Results include fun real-world comparisons so you can visualize the length in everyday terms.
Centimeters are used universally in metric countries for everyday measurements; inches are the standard in the US for screen sizes, paper and height.
Need the opposite direction? Convert inches to centimeters just as easily, or explore all our length conversions.
Common centimeters to inches conversions
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 5 | 1.9685 |
| 10 | 3.93701 |
| 50 | 19.685 |
| 100 | 39.3701 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 centimeters in inches?
- 1 centimeters equals 0.393701 inches.
- How do I convert centimeters to inches?
- Multiply by 0.393701. For example, 5 cm = 1.9685 in.
- How many inches is 30 centimeters?
- 30 centimeters is approximately 11.811 inches.