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 your value in centimeters and see the result in inches instantly. The converter also shows fun real-world comparisons - like the height of famous buildings or the length of football fields - to help you picture the distance.
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 |
| 25 | 9.84252 |
| 50 | 19.685 |
| 100 | 39.3701 |
| 500 | 196.85 |
| 1000 | 393.701 |
Frequently asked questions
1 centimeters equals 0.393701 inches.
Multiply by 0.393701. For example, 5 cm = 1.9685 in.
30 centimeters is approximately 11.811 inches.
1 inches equals 2.54 centimeters.
100 centimeters equals 39.3701 inches.