CM to Inch Converter

Accurate measurements are the foundation of every successful project — from tailoring and design to construction and manufacturing. Our CM to Inch Converter helps you quickly and precisely convert centimeters to inches, ensuring every detail aligns perfectly with your needs. Whether you’re measuring fabric, furniture, or fittings, this simple and reliable tool saves time and prevents costly miscalculations.

Unit Conversion Tool

cm to inch converter

Convert between various units with ease

Why This Conversion Tool is Essential

Converting centimeters to inches is particularly important when working with international standards or product specifications that use different measurement systems. Our easy-to-use converter eliminates confusion between metric and imperial units, allowing you to:

  • Plan accurately for global projects and imports.
  • Communicate measurements clearly with international teams.
  • Avoid errors in material sizing, design, and fitting.

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cm to inch converter 

Cm and inch are both units of length measurement. Here’s how both are related to each other:

1 cm = 0.393 inches

 

How to convert cm to inches?

To convert cm to inches, the number should be multiplied by 0.393. The factor is less than 1 which indicates that 1 cm is smaller than 1 inch. 

Let’s take an example: 

What will be 10 cm in inches?

10 cm = 10 x 0.393 inches = 3.93 inches

Cm to inches conversion table

Here’s a simple conversion table from centimeters (cm) to inches:

Centimeters (cm)

Inches

1 cm

0.39 inches

2 cm

0.79 inches

3 cm

1.18 inches

4 cm

1.57 inches

5 cm

1.97 inches

6 cm

2.36 inches

7 cm

2.76 inches

8 cm

3.15 inches

9 cm

3.54 inches

10 cm

3.94 inches

 

How to convert cm to other units?

Here’s how 1 cm is converted into various units of measurement:

To convert 1 centimeter (cm) to various units, you can use the following table:

Unit

Conversion

Result

Millimeters

1 cm×10

10 mm

Meters

1 cm÷100

0.01 m

Kilometers

1 cm÷100,000

0.00001 km

Inches

1 cm×0.3937

0.3937 in

Feet

1 cm×0.0328

0.0328 ft

Yards

1 cm×0.0109

0.0109 yd

Miles

1 cm×0.000006

0.000006 mi

Micrometers

1 cm×10,000

10,000 µm

Nanometers

1 cm×10,000,000

10,000,000 nm

 

What are the major differences between inch and cm?

Aspect

Centimeter (cm)

Inch (in)

System of Measurement

Metric System

Imperial System

Length Equivalent

1 cm = 10 millimeters (mm)

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm)

Usage

Used worldwide, especially in science, medicine, and engineering

Primarily used in the US, UK, and a few other countries including India for general purposes

Standard Definition

1 cm is 1/100th of a meter

1 inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm

Ease of Conversion

Part of the decimal-based metric system, making conversion straightforward

Not decimal-based, requiring more complex conversions

Size Comparison

Smaller unit than an inch

Larger unit than a centimeter

Common Applications

Used for precise measurements in education, design, and global industries

Used in construction, screens (e.g., TVs), and US-based measurements

Converting cm to Inches in Daily Life

Home Design and Construction

Furniture Shopping: Local carpenters often work in inches, while modern furniture retailers like HomeTown and Pepperfry list dimensions in centimetres. Converting measurements helps when mixing traditional custom-made pieces with ready-made furniture.

Curtain Shopping: Traditional tailors measure in inches, but ready-made curtains from brands come in centimeter measurements. Quick conversion ensures perfect fitting for your windows.

Modular Kitchen Planning: While contractors typically use feet and inches, modular kitchen specifications often come in centimeters, especially for imported fixtures and accessories.

Home Organization

Storage Solutions: Converting measurements helps when buying storage boxes from different sources - local markets (inches) vs organized retail (centimeters).

Kitchen Organization: Modular kitchen containers and organizers, especially from international brands, use centimeter measurements while traditional kitchen storage uses inches.

Wardrobe Planning: Built-in wardrobes are usually measured in feet and inches, but closet organizers often come with metric specifications.

Religious and Cultural Items

Pooja Room Setup: Traditional measurements for mandirs and pooja items often use inches, while modern ready-made units might use metric measurements.

Festival Decorations: Converting between systems helps when mixing traditional decorations with modern LED lights and ornaments that use different measurement systems.

Rangoli Designs: Traditional patterns often use inch measurements, while modern stencils might come in centimeters.

 

Using this cm to inch converter can help you quickly convert the length into inches, cm or any other units of measurement. You can also check out our area converters to ease up your calculations. 

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