How to Convert Centimeters to Inches

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Last Updated: October 3, 2024 Fact Checked

Ever wondered how to convert centimeters to inches? Follow the steps in this article to become a conversion master. You may be surprised by how often this knowledge will come in handy.

Convert Centimeters to Inches

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Know the difference between a centimeter and an inch. The centimeter (cm.) measures length and distance. It is part of the metric system, which is used worldwide. It is one-hundredth of a meter. An inch is a unit of measurement that measures length and distance. It is generally only used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is abbreviated as (in.) It is 1/12 of a foot and 1/36 of a yard.^{[1]
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- 1 cm. equals 0.394 inches.
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Know the first formula for converting centimeters to inches. The formula is: [number of centimeters] X 0.39 = [number of inches]. This equation means that, using a calculator, you take the number of centimeters you want to convert, multiply them by 0.39 and you will have the number of inches.^{[2]
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- For example, if you want to convert 10 centimeters to inches, the equation would be written like this: 10 cm X 0.39 = 3.9 inches.
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Know the second formula. The second formula is: [number of centimeters] / 2.54. This means, you take the number of centimeters you want to convert and divide it by the number 2.54.^{[3]
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2.54 cm = ? in
- If you wanted to convert 10 cm to inches, the equation would be: 10 cm /2.54 = 3.93 inches

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How do I convert inches to centimeters?

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One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, so reverse it. For example, if you have 50 cm. and the problem is to convert into inches. Just do division 50/2.54.

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Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole. For example, partition a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and describe the area of each part as ¼ of the area of the shape.

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How would you convert 62 inches into centimeters?

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One inch equals 2.54 centimeters, so 62 inches would be 157.5 centimeters.

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