Centimeter to Inch Converter
How to Convert Centimeters to Inches
To convert from centimeters to inches, use the following factor:
1 Centimeter = 2.54 Inch
Example:
15 centimeters = 15 × 2.54 Inch = 38.1 Inch
Centimeter to Inch Conversion Table
| Centimeter | Inch |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Centimeter | 0.0254 Inch |
| 0.1 Centimeter | 0.254 Inch |
| 1 Centimeter | 2.54 Inch |
| 2 Centimeter | 5.08 Inch |
| 5 Centimeter | 12.7 Inch |
| 10 Centimeter | 25.4 Inch |
| 20 Centimeter | 50.8 Inch |
| 50 Centimeter | 127 Inch |
| 100 Centimeter | 254 Inch |
| 1,000 Centimeter | 2,540 Inch |
Centimeter0.01
Inch0.0254
Centimeter0.1
Inch0.254
Centimeter1
Inch2.54
Centimeter2
Inch5.08
Centimeter5
Inch12.7
Centimeter10
Inch25.4
Centimeter20
Inch50.8
Centimeter50
Inch127
Centimeter100
Inch254
Centimeter1,000
Inch2,540
Centimeter Definition
A unit of length in the SI system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
Based on the meter, the 'centi' prefix denotes one hundredth.
Current Use
Commonly used for everyday measurements.
Inch Definition
A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
History/Origin
Derived from the Latin 'uncia' (one-twelfth), referring to one-twelfth of a Roman foot.
Current Use
Primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the UK.