Convert centimeter to inch
Facts about the Centimeter
A centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter and is part of the metric system.
The centimeter became standard in the 19th century as part of the metric revolution and is still widely used today in countries that follow SI conventions.
Centimeters are commonly used for everyday measurements like height, clothing sizes, dimensions of objects, and in education settings.
1 cm = 10 mm = 0.01 m = 0.393701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | mm | 10 |
| 1 cm | m | 0.01 |
| 1 cm | in | 0.393701 |
Facts about the Inch
The inch is an imperial unit of length, officially defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Originally based on the width of a thumb, the inch was standardized in 1959 and has deep roots in Anglo-Saxon and Roman measurement systems.
Inches are still widely used in the United States and UK for screen sizes, tools, and construction materials.
1 in = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm = 0.0833333 ft
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | cm | 2.54 |
| 1 in | mm | 25.4 |
| 1 in | ft | 0.0833333 |