Centimeters to Inches Converter
Definition
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters.
History
The centimeter is part of the metric system developed during the french revolution in the late 18th century. The metric system was created to establish a universal decimal-based system of measurement, and the centimeter has been a standard unit since its inception. The inch has origins dating back to Anglo-saxon england, where it was defined as the length of three barleycorns placed end to end. Over time, various standards were used until 1959 when the international yard and pound agreement standardized it as exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Convert centimeters to inches Easily
Use our centimeters to inches converter to quickly convert length conversion,cm to in,convert cm to inches. Whether you need a inches in a centimeter,cm inch calculator, our tool is fast, accurate, and free. Enter a value in Centimeters to get instant results. Our tool also supports variations like in from cm,cm into in and common misspellings such as centimeter to inch,cm to inches.
How to Convert Centimeters to Inches
To manually convert centimeters to inches, multiply the centimeters value by 0.39370079. Enter your value in the converter above for precise calculations.
centimeters to inches Conversion Table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.39370079 in |
| 2 cm | 0.78740158 in |
| 3 cm | 1.18110237 in |
| 4 cm | 1.57480316 in |
| 5 cm | 1.96850395 in |
| 6 cm | 2.36220474 in |
| 7 cm | 2.75590553 in |
| 8 cm | 3.14960632 in |
| 9 cm | 3.54330711 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93700790 in |
| 50 cm | 19.68503950 in |
| 100 cm | 39.37007900 in |