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Convert Centimeters to Inches

Please provide values below to convert Centimeters [cm] to Inches [in].

Centimeters
cm
Inches
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How to Convert Centimeters to Inches

1 cm = 0.3937007874015748 in

1 in = 2.54 cm

Example: convert 10 cm to in: 10 cm = 10 × 0.3937007874015748 cm = 3.937007874015748 cm

Centimeters

Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined as 1/100 meters.

History: The centimeter is derived from the SI unit meter, with the prefix "centi-" indicating one hundredth of a meter. It was introduced with the metric system during the French Revolution to create a decimal-based system for easier conversions.

Inches

Definition: An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.

History: The inch originates from medieval England, historically based on the width of a human thumb. It was later standardized to 2.54 cm and is widely used in carpentry, engineering, and everyday measurements.

Centimeters to Inches Conversion Table

CentimetersInches
0.01 cm0.003937007874015748 in
0.1 cm0.03937007874015749 in
1 cm0.3937007874015748 in
2 cm0.7874015748031497 in
3 cm1.1811023622047245 in
5 cm1.968503937007874 in
10 cm3.937007874015748 in
20 cm7.874015748031496 in
50 cm19.68503937007874 in
100 cm39.37007874015748 in
1000 cm393.7007874015748 in

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