Centimeter (cm) to Inches (in) converter

Converting from Centimeter (cm) to Inches (in)

What is Centimeter (cm)

The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is widely used in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday measurements. One centimeter is equal to one hundredth of a meter. This makes it a convenient unit for measuring small objects and distances. For example, a standard ruler often measures in centimeters.

What is Inches (in)

An inch (in) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and other countries that utilize the imperial system. It is defined as 1/12 of a foot and is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. Inches are often used in contexts such as measuring height, fabric dimensions, and screen sizes.

Conversion Formulas

To convert centimeters to inches, you can use the following formula:

inches=cm×0.3937008

Conversely, to convert inches to centimeters, the formula is:

cm=inches×2.54

These formulas allow you to easily switch between the two units depending on your needs.

Examples

  1. To convert 6 centimeters to inches:
inches=6cm×0.3937008≈2.362205in
  1. To convert 14 centimeters to inches:
inches=14cm×0.3937008≈5.511811in
  1. To convert 4 centimeters to inches:
inches=4cm×0.3937008≈1.574803in
  1. To convert 6 inches to centimeters:
cm=6in×2.54≈15.24cm
  1. To convert 14 inches to centimeters:
cm=14in×2.54≈35.56cm
  1. To convert 4 inches to centimeters:
cm=4in×2.54≈10.16cm

By using the conversion formulas and these examples, you can easily switch between centimeters and inches for various measurements.

Centimeter to Inches conversion table

cm to in conversion table

Centimeter (cm)Inches (in)
0.01 cm0.003937008 in
0.1 cm0.03937008 in
1 cm0.3937008 in
2 cm0.7874016 in
3 cm1.181102 in
4 cm1.574803 in
5 cm1.968504 in
6 cm2.362205 in
7 cm2.755906 in
8 cm3.149606 in
9 cm3.543307 in
10 cm3.937008 in
10 cm3.937008 in
20 cm7.874016 in
30 cm11.81102 in
40 cm15.74803 in
50 cm19.68504 in
60 cm23.62205 in
70 cm27.55906 in
80 cm31.49606 in
90 cm35.43307 in
100 cm39.37008 in
1 000 cm393.7008 in
2 000 cm787.4016 in
3 000 cm1 181.102 in
4 000 cm1 574.803 in
5 000 cm1 968.504 in
6 000 cm2 362.205 in
7 000 cm2 755.906 in
8 000 cm3 149.606 in
9 000 cm3 543.307 in
10 000 cm3 937.008 in