How many inches are in 1 cm?
1 centimeter is 0.3937007874 inches. The calculator rounds the displayed result, but it uses the exact relationship 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
cm to inches and inches to cm
For cm to inches, divide centimeters by 2.54. For inches to cm, multiply inches by 2.54. The inch is defined exactly as 2.54 centimeters, so these two conversions are stable for product dimensions, screen measurements, clothing sizes, school work, and quick metric-imperial lookup.
Popular length conversions
- cm to inches: inches = centimeters / 2.54.
- inches to cm: centimeters = inches x 2.54.
- mm to inches: inches = millimeters / 25.4.
- feet to meters: meters = feet x 0.3048.
- meters to feet: feet = meters / 0.3048.
- km to miles and miles to km for road, travel, running, and cycling distances.
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mm to inches, feet to meters, and distance conversions
Use mm to inches for small hardware, printed parts, paper sizes, and precision measurements. Use feet to meters or meters to feet for height, construction, room dimensions, sports, and aviation notes. For longer distances, km to miles and miles to km use the exact mile definition of 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers.
Length converter FAQ
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048. For example, 10 feet is 3.048 meters.
