Centimetres to inches
Switch between metric cm and imperial inches—useful for furniture, screens, and imported product specs.
Centimetres (cm)
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0.3937 in
1 inch = 2.54 cm (by definition).
Formula: Inches = Centimetres ÷ 2.54
*This tool is for informational purposes only. Verify measurements with official records for legal transactions.
Understanding these units
Centimetres
The centimetre is a metric unit equal to one hundredth of a metre. It is common on rulers, clothing tags, and room dimensions in India.
Inches
The inch is an imperial/US customary length unit, defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since international agreement in 1959.
Common questions
Multiply your value in centimetres by the conversion factor (see the formula on this page), or use the calculator above.
Yes for everyday engineering: inches are defined as exactly 2.54 cm, and the foot–metre relation follows from that definition.
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