Easily convert unit of length from centimeters (cm) to Inches (in) using this advanced cm to inch conversion calculator.
Centimeters (cm)
In the metric system, a centimetre or centimetres (SI symbol cm) is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre, centi being the SI prefix for a factor of 1/100. In the now-deprecated centimetre–gram–second (CGS) system of units, the centimetre was the base unit of length.
Inch (in)
The inch or inches is a unit of length in the imperial and customary measurement systems of the United Kingdom and the United States. It is one-twelfth of a yard or one-twelfth of a foot. The word inch is derived from the Roman uncia (“twelfth”) and is sometimes used to translate similar units in other measurement systems, which are usually understood to be derived from the width of the human thumb.
How do You Convert cm to inch?
The method to convert Centimeters to Inches is very simple. Simple way to do cm to inch conversion is by dividing the centimeters (length) value by 2.54
Examples on Centimeters to Inches Conversion
Step by Step procedure to convert cm to inch
#1. Convert 15 cm to inch
1 cm = 0.3937 inch
So, 15 cm = 15 / 2.54 = 5.9055 in
or
You can do the conversion by multiplying the cm value by 0.3937
So, 15 cm = 15 x 0.3937 = 5.9055 in
#2. 120 cm to inch
1 cm = 0.3937 inch
So, 120 cm = 120 / 2.54 = 47.244 in
#3. convert 500 cm to inches
1 cm = 0.3937 inch
So, 500 cm = 500 / 2.54 = 196.85 in
cm to inch Conversion Table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
| 1 cm | 0.3937 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in |
| 4 cm | 1.5748 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 6 cm | 2.3622 in |
| 7 cm | 2.7559 in |
| 8 cm | 3.1496 in |
| 9 cm | 3.5433 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937 in |
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