Converters
Cm to Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to inches and back instantly — with a quick reference table.
Quick reference
About this tool
Screen sizes, clothing, DIY measurements — cm and inches constantly need translating. Type either value and the other converts live, with a reference table for common sizes.
1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, so 1 cm = 0.3937 inches.
How to use
- Type a value in either field.
- The other side converts instantly.
Frequently asked questions
11.81 inches — just under a foot (30.48 cm).
The inch was formally defined as exactly 25.4 mm in 1959, making conversions exact rather than approximate.
Use our Height Converter for the feet+inches format used for body height.