CM to Inches Converter

Converting cm to inches is an essential skill for anyone working with measurements in different units. Whether you're involved in design, construction, or just need to convert for personal projects, understanding how to switch between centimeters and inches can save time and reduce errors. This guide will help you master the process, providing simple steps, examples, and a handy conversion table to ensure accuracy every time you need to make the conversion.

Centimeter (cm)

The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length within the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "centi" means one-hundredth, so one centimeter is one one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter (m).

• 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters (mm)
• 1 centimeter = 1/2.54 of an inch (in)

Inch (in)

The inch (in or ″) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and other countries that do not primarily use the metric system.

• 1 inch = 1/12 of a foot (ft)
• 1 inch = 1/36 of a yard (yd)
• 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm)

Converting Centimeters to Inches

To convert centimeters (cm) to inches (in), use the conversion factor where 1 cm equals 0.3937007874 inches. The formula is:

Inches = Centimeters / 2.54

Examples:

1. Convert 20 cm to inches:

20 cm = 20 / 2.54 = 7.874 inches

2. Convert 50 cm to inches:

50 cm = 50 / 2.54 = 19.685 inches

How Many Inches in a Centimeter?

1 centimeter is equal to 0.3937 inches:

1 cm = 1 / 2.54 in = 0.3937 inches

How Many Centimeters in an Inch?

1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters:

1 in = 2.54 cm

Example Conversion for 10 cm to Inches

To convert 10 cm to inches, divide 10 by 2.54:

10 cm = 10 / 2.54 = 3.937 inches

Centimeters to Inches Conversion Table

The inches fractions are rounded to the nearest 1/64th of an inch.