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CM to Inches Converter

Free CM to inches converter. Type centimeters, inches, feet, or meters and every field updates instantly using 1 inch = 2.54 cm.

This CM to inches converter runs in all directions at once. Type a measurement in centimeters, inches, feet, or meters and the rest of the fields recalculate immediately. The conversion is anchored on the exact definition 1 inch = 2.54 cm, with feet (12 inches) and meters (100 cm) derived from there.

It's the quick way to translate a screen size, a piece of furniture, fabric, body measurements, or a height between metric and imperial units. All the math happens locally in your browser as you type, results are rounded to a sensible precision, and nothing you enter leaves the page.

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Frequently asked questions

How many inches are in a centimeter?

One centimeter equals 0.3937 inches, because 1 inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm.

How do I convert cm to inches manually?

Divide the number of centimeters by 2.54. For example, 30 cm ÷ 2.54 ≈ 11.81 inches.

How do I convert inches to feet here?

Just type into the inches field — the feet field updates automatically, since 12 inches make one foot.

Is the conversion exact?

The 2.54 cm-per-inch ratio is exact; displayed values are rounded to about four significant digits for readability.

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