Online calculator to convert centimeters to inches (cm to in) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters and inches.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
What is an inch (in)?
An inch is a unit of Length or Distance in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for inch is in or ". There are 0.39370079 inches in a centimeter.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm to inches is:
in = cm ÷ 2.54
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to inches (cm to in).
Centimeter to Inches Conversion Example
Task: Convert 72 centimeters to inches (show work) Formula: cm ÷ 2.54 = in Calculations: 72 cm ÷ 2.54 = 28.34645669 in Result: 72 cm is equal to 28.34645669 inches
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to inches.
Centimeters to Inches Conversion Chart
| centimeters (cm) | inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.39370079 inches |
| 2 cm | 0.78740157 inches |
| 3 cm | 1.18110236 inches |
| 4 cm | 1.57480315 inches |
| 5 cm | 1.96850394 inches |
| 6 cm | 2.36220472 inches |
| 7 cm | 2.75590551 inches |
| 8 cm | 3.1496063 inches |
| 9 cm | 3.54330709 inches |
| 10 cm | 3.93700787 inches |
| 20 cm | 7.87401575 inches |
| 30 cm | 11.81102362 inches |
| 40 cm | 15.7480315 inches |
| 50 cm | 19.68503937 inches |
| 75 cm | 29.52755906 inches |
| 100 cm | 39.37007874 inches |
| 250 cm | 98.42519685 inches |
| 500 cm | 196.8503937 inches |
| 750 cm | 295.27559055 inches |
| 1,000 cm | 393.7007874 inches |
| 2,500 cm | 984.2519685 inches |
| 5,000 cm | 1,968.50393701 inches |
| 7,500 cm | 2,952.75590551 inches |
| 10,000 cm | 3,937.00787402 inches |
| 25,000 cm | 9,842.51968504 inches |
| 50,000 cm | 19,685.03937008 inches |
| 75,000 cm | 29,527.55905512 inches |
| 100,000 cm | 39,370.07874016 inches |
| 250,000 cm | 98,425.19685039 inches |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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