Centimeters to inches converter
Convert centimeters to inches for dimensions, screen sizes, furniture, tools, and everyday measurements.
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches
How to convert cm to inches
Divide centimeters by 2.54 to get inches. The international inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so this is an exact defined relationship rather than a measured approximation.
Example: 90 cm in inches
90 ÷ 2.54 = 35.4330708 in. A 90 cm space is about 35.43 inches wide.
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Convert both measurements before deciding whether an object fits. If a dimension includes a fraction, enter it as a decimal: 3/8 inch is 0.375 inch. Keep enough decimal places for the accuracy of the original measurement.