How many inches are in 1 centimeter?

1 centimeter equals 0.393701 in.

How do I convert inches back to centimeters?

Use the reverse converter: 1 inch equals 2.54 cm.

Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

To convert centimeters to inches, multiply the value by 0.393700787.

in = cm × 0.393700787

5 cm × 0.393700787 = 1.97 in

Centimeter (cm): Everyday length unit for height and clothing sizes outside the US. One hundredth of a metre.
Inch (in): Used for screen sizes, tools and everyday lengths in the US and UK. Since 1959 it is defined as exactly 25.4 millimetres.

How do I convert centimeters to inches?: To convert centimeters to inches, multiply the value by 0.393700787.
How many inches are in 1 centimeter?: 1 centimeter equals 0.393701 in.
How many inches are in 10 centimeters?: 10 cm equals 3.93701 in.
How do I convert inches back to centimeters?: Use the reverse converter: 1 inch equals 2.54 cm.
Is this converter accurate?: Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.