CM to Inches Conversion Chart: Quick Reference Guide

The Formula: CM to Inches

One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. To convert centimeters to inches, divide by 2.54. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54.

• cm ÷ 2.54 = inches
• inches × 2.54 = cm

Quick mental math: Divide centimeters by 2.5 for a close approximation. 10 cm ÷ 2.5 = 4 inches (actual: 3.937 inches — very close).

CM to Inches Conversion Chart

Centimeters	Inches (decimal)	Inches (fraction)
1 cm	0.394 in	~⅜ in
2 cm	0.787 in	~¾ in
5 cm	1.969 in	~2 in
10 cm	3.937 in	~4 in
15 cm	5.906 in	~6 in
20 cm	7.874 in	~8 in
25 cm	9.843 in	~10 in
30 cm	11.811 in	~12 in (1 ft)
50 cm	19.685 in	~20 in
100 cm (1 m)	39.370 in	~39⅜ in
150 cm	59.055 in	~59 in (4 ft 11 in)
180 cm	70.866 in	~71 in (5 ft 11 in)
200 cm	78.740 in	~79 in (6 ft 7 in)

Common Heights in CM and Feet/Inches

Height (cm)	Height (ft & in)
152 cm	5 ft 0 in
160 cm	5 ft 3 in
165 cm	5 ft 5 in
170 cm	5 ft 7 in
175 cm	5 ft 9 in
180 cm	5 ft 11 in
183 cm	6 ft 0 in
190 cm	6 ft 3 in

Clothing Size Conversions

Centimeters are used in clothing measurements worldwide. A waist of 80 cm = 31.5 inches. Chest 100 cm = 39.4 inches. Inseam 76 cm = 30 inches. When shopping internationally, this conversion is essential.

Screen Sizes: Inches vs. CM

TV and monitor sizes are advertised in inches in the US, but specs in product listings often show dimensions in both. A 55-inch TV measures 55 inches diagonally = 139.7 cm. A 15.6-inch laptop screen = 39.6 cm diagonal.