Centimeters to Inches

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Convert centimeters to inches and back.

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Formula & method

Convert centimeters to inches and back.

100 cm = 39.3701 inches. To convert, divide centimeters by 2.54.

How do I convert back?: Use the ⇄ swap button above, or enter the value in the opposite direction.
Why 2.54?: The inch was fixed internationally at exactly 25.4 mm in 1959.