Converters

CM to Inches Converter

Convert centimeters to inches using the exact standard: 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Choose decimals, get feet+inches, and generate a quick conversion table.

Exact Formula Feet + Inches Table Rounding

Centimeters to Inches Converter

Convert cm to inches precisely, with optional feet-and-inches output and a small conversion table you can copy.

Centimeters (cm)

Decimal Places

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Rounding

Conversion is exact because 1 inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. Differences across sites usually come from rounding choices.

Centimeters (cm)

Inches Decimal Places

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Feet/Inches rounding

Feet-and-inches output is based on 12 inches per foot. The inches part is rounded using your selected rule.

Start (cm)

End (cm)

Step (cm)

Decimal Places

Tip: Use a larger step (like 5 or 10) for a compact table, or a smaller step for detailed size charts.

Exact standard: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (exact). This definition is fixed and does not change.

inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54

centimeters = inches × 2.54

Convert cm to inches first, then convert inches to feet:

inches = cm ÷ 2.54
feet = floor(inches ÷ 12)
remaining inches = inches − (feet × 12)

For clothing and height, people often round to the nearest 0.5 inch or the nearest whole inch depending on the chart.