Convert centimeters to inches
Accurate tool to convert between cm and in
Length
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Inches
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Formula
To convert from centimeters to inches, divide the length by 2.54.
centimeters (cm)
Description
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
First defined in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences as 1/100th of a meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'centi' (hundredth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Used for everyday measurements like human height, furniture dimensions, and screen sizes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The average width of a human fingernail is approximately 1 cm.
inches (in)
Description
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
History
Historically based on the width of a human thumb. In the 14th century, it was defined as the length of three barleycorns placed end to end.
Symbol Origin
Derived from the Latin 'uncia', meaning 'one-twelfth' (of a foot).
Usage Context
Used for screen sizes (TVs, phones), tire rim diameters, and paper sizes (US Letter).
Main Usage
Did you know?
The international inch was exactly defined as 25.4 mm in 1959 to unify the US and British standards.
Quick Conversion Table
| centimeters (cm) | inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.393701 |
| 2 | 0.787402 |
| 5 | 1.9685 |
| 10 | 3.93701 |
| 25 | 9.84252 |
| 50 | 19.685 |
| 100 | 39.3701 |
| 500 | 196.85 |
| 1000 | 393.701 |
| 2500 | 984.252 |
| 5000 | 1968.5 |
| 10000 | 3937.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert centimeters to inches?
To convert from centimeters to inches, divide the length by 2.54.
How many inches in 1 centimeters?
1 centimeters is equal to 0.393701 inches.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
What is a inches?
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.