Convert Centimeter to Inch - Free Calculator
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How to Convert Centimeter to Inch
Use this free online calculator to convert Centimeter to Inch instantly. This length conversion tool provides accurate results for all your measurement needs.
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Centimeter to Inch Conversion Formula
To convert Centimeter to Inch, multiply by 0.393701.
To convert Inch back to Centimeter, divide by 0.393701 (or multiply by 2.54).
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About Centimeter
The centimeter (or centimetre) was the basic unit of distance in the former CGS (centimeter, gram, second) version of the metric system, equal to 0.01 meter. The engineering standard uses every third power of ten, such as 10e3, 10e9, 10e12, etc., and for small numbers 10e-3, 10e-6, etc. The only exception is the centimeter. "Cent" means a hundredth, or 10e-2, but the centimeter is still commonly used because it is such a convenient unit for measuring length.
About Inch
The inch is a traditional measurement of distance equal to 1/12 of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimeters. The Old English word "ynce" is derived from the Latin uncia, meaning a 1/12 part. It follows that "inch" and "ounce" actually have the same origin. The inch was originally defined in England in two ways: as the length of three barleycorns laid end to end, or as the width of a man's thumb at the base of the nail.
Centimeter to Inch Conversion Table
| Centimeter | Inch | Inch | Centimeter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0393701 | 0.1 | 0.254 |
| 0.5 | 0.19685 | 0.5 | 1.27 |
| 1 | 0.393701 | 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 0.787402 | 2 | 5.08 |
| 5 | 1.9685 | 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 3.93701 | 10 | 25.4 |
| 20 | 7.87402 | 20 | 50.8 |
| 25 | 9.84252 | 25 | 63.5 |
| 50 | 19.685 | 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 39.3701 | 100 | 254 |
| 250 | 98.4252 | 250 | 635 |
| 500 | 196.85 | 500 | 1,270 |
| 1000 | 393.701 | 1000 | 2,540 |
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