How many centimeters are in one inch?

There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch.

How do you convert centimeters to inches?

Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393700787 — or use the formula in = cm ÷ 2.54.

What is 6 centimeters in inches?

6 centimeters is 2.36220472 inches. 6 ÷ 2.54 = 2.36220472 inches.

Is the centimeters to inches conversion exact?

Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.393700787402 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.

Centimeters to Inches Converter

Convert centimeters to inches instantly with this free centimeters to inches converter. Enter any value to get an accurate length conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.

What is 1 centimeter in inches?

1 centimeter is equal to 0.393700787 inches.

1 ÷ 2.54 = 0.393700787 inches

Amount

Result0.3937007874

1 centimeter = 0.3937007874 inches

Centimeters to Inches formula

in = cm ÷ 2.54

The centimeters to inches conversion factor is 0.393700787402, which is exact by definition. 1 centimeter = 0.393700787402 inches, and 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.

Worked examples

2 centimeters = 0.787401575 inches — 2 ÷ 2.54 = 0.787401575 inches
6 centimeters = 2.36220472 inches — 6 ÷ 2.54 = 2.36220472 inches
10 centimeters = 3.93700787 inches — 10 ÷ 2.54 = 3.93700787 inches

Centimeters to Inches conversion table

Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.

centimeters to inches conversion table
Centimeters (cm)	Inches (in)
1 cm	0.39370079 in
2 cm	0.78740157 in
3 cm	1.1811024 in
4 cm	1.5748031 in
5 cm	1.9685039 in
6 cm	2.3622047 in
7 cm	2.7559055 in
8 cm	3.1496063 in
9 cm	3.5433071 in
10 cm	3.9370079 in
12 cm	4.7244094 in
15 cm	5.9055118 in
20 cm	7.8740157 in
25 cm	9.8425197 in
30 cm	11.811024 in
50 cm	19.685039 in
75 cm	29.527559 in
100 cm	39.370079 in
500 cm	196.85039 in
1,000 cm	393.70079 in

Common centimeters values

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 centimeter in inches?: 1 centimeter is equal to 0.393700787 inches.
How many centimeters are in one inch?: There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch.
How do you convert centimeters to inches?: Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393700787 — or use the formula in = cm ÷ 2.54.
What is 6 centimeters in inches?: 6 centimeters is 2.36220472 inches. 6 ÷ 2.54 = 2.36220472 inches.
Is the centimeters to inches conversion exact?: Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.393700787402 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.