UnitConCentimeters to Inches Converter
Convert centimeters to inches for body measurements, furniture dimensions, product listings, and height comparisons. This conversion is especially useful when comparing European and US product sizes.
Formula
Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get inches. To reverse, multiply inches by 2.54 to get centimeters.
Quick reference
| Centimeter (cm) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 3.937008 |
| 30 | 11.81102 |
| 50 | 19.68504 |
| 100 | 39.37008 |
| 150 | 59.05512 |
| 160 | 62.99213 |
| 170 | 66.92913 |
| 180 | 70.86614 |
| 190 | 74.80315 |
| 200 | 78.74016 |
About these units
Centimeter
The centimeter has been in use since the adoption of the metric system during the French Revolution. Standardized internationally through the Metre Convention of 1875, it became the preferred unit for body measurements in most of the world.
Inch
The inch originates from Roman and Anglo-Saxon measurement traditions. Standardized in various forms across English-speaking countries, it was finally fixed at 2.54 cm internationally in 1959.
Frequently asked questions
100 cm equals approximately 39.37 inches, or 3 feet 3.37 inches.
170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches = 5 feet 6.93 inches, or about 5 feet 7 inches.
15 cm equals approximately 5.9 inches — slightly under 6 inches. Common for small objects like smartphones and pocketbooks.