Convert Centimeter to Inch

One cm equals 0.3937007874 in. This converter allows you to easily convert between Centimeter and Inch in real time.

Formula

cm × 0.3937007874 = in

Example: 1 cm = 0.3937007874 in

What is Centimeter?

The centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter and is commonly used for everyday small-scale measurements. In many countries, human height is expressed in centimeters rather than feet and inches. Rulers and tape measures are typically graduated in centimeters, making it the go-to unit for crafting, sewing, and carpentry. In medicine, tumor sizes, wound dimensions, and other anatomical measurements are recorded in centimeters.

What is Inch?

The inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. The word comes from the Latin "uncia," meaning one-twelfth, as there are 12 inches in a foot. Screen sizes for televisions, monitors, and smartphones are universally measured diagonally in inches. In plumbing and hardware, pipe diameters and bolt sizes are often specified in inches, even in countries that otherwise use the metric system.