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1 cm in inches

1 centimetres =

0.3937 in

On a tape measure: 3/8 in (nearest 1/16 inch).

Formula: in = cm ÷ 2.54

How to convert 1 cm to in

  1. One inch is 2.54 cm.
  2. Divide: 1 ÷ 2.54 = 0.3937 in.
  3. To check, convert back: 0.3937 in is 1 cm.

Convert another value

1 cm in other units

  • Millimetre10 mm
  • Metre0.01 m
  • Kilometre0.00001 km
  • Inch0.3937 in
  • Foot0.0328 ft
  • Mile0.00000621 mi

Nearby values

CentimetresInches
1 cm0.3937 in
2 cm0.7874 in
3 cm1.1811 in
5 cm1.9685 in
10 cm3.937 in

Questions

How many inches is 1 cm?

1 cm is 0.3937 in.

How do you convert 1 cm to in?

Use the formula in = cm ÷ 2.54. For 1 cm, that gives 0.3937 in.