Convert Centimeter to Inch - Free Calculator
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Use this free online calculator to convert Centimeter to Inch instantly. This metric length conversions 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 2.5400).
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About Centimeter
A centimetre (American spelling: centimeter, symbol cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a metre, which is the current SI base unit of length. Centi is the SI prefix for a factor of 10 - 2.[1] Hence a centimetre can be written as 10×10 - 3 m (engineering notation) or 1 E-2 m (scientific E notation) — meaning 10 × 1 mm or 1 m / 100 respectively. The centimetre is the base unit of length in the now deprecated centimetre-gram-second system of units.
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 | 0.039370 | 0.1 | 0.254000 |
| 0.5 | 0.196850 | 0.5 | 1.2700 |
| 1 | 0.393701 | 1 | 2.5400 |
| 2 | 0.787402 | 2 | 5.0800 |
| 5 | 1.9685 | 5 | 12.7000 |
| 10 | 3.9370 | 10 | 25.4000 |
| 20 | 7.8740 | 20 | 50.8000 |
| 25 | 9.8425 | 25 | 63.5000 |
| 50 | 19.6850 | 50 | 127.0000 |
| 100 | 39.3701 | 100 | 254.0000 |
| 250 | 98.4252 | 250 | 635.0000 |
| 500 | 196.8504 | 500 | 1270.00 |
| 1000 | 393.7008 | 1000 | 2540.00 |
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