Centimeters to Inches online conversion tool
Centimeters to Inches Conversion
1. Understanding the Units
Before we dive into the conversion process, let's clarify what centimeters and inches represent:
- Centimeter (cm): A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), which is the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters. The prefix "centi" indicates that it is equal to one hundredth of a meter. Centimeters are commonly used for measuring smaller lengths, such as height, dimensions of objects, or clothing sizes.
- Inch (in): An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a Feet and 36 inches in a Yard. Inches are widely used in countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for various applications.
2. Conversion Formula
To convert centimeters to inches, you can use the following formula:
Inches = Centimeters ÷ 2.54
3. Example Calculation
Let's say we want to convert 15 centimeters to inches:
Inches = 15 cm ÷ 2.54 = 5.905511811 in
Therefore, 15 centimeters is approximately equal to 5.91 inches.
Remember that the conversion factor (2.54) is precise for this simple conversion. Now you're equipped to convert centimeters to inches!
4. Conversion Tables
Here's a quick reference table for common conversions:
| Centimeter (cm) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0039370079 inch |
| 1 cm | 0.3937007874 inch |
| 10 cm | 3.937007874 inch |
| 50 cm | 19.68503937 inch |
| 100 cm | 39.37007874 inch |
| 1000 cm | 393.7007874 inch |
Imperial conversion chart
| 1 Feet | = | 12 Inches | 1 feet | = | 12 inch |
| 1 Yard | = | 3 Feet | 1 yard | = | 3 feet |
| 1 Mile | = | 1760 Yards | 1 mile | = | 1760 yard |
Imperial units to Metrics units conversion chart
| 1 Inch | = | 2.54 Centimeters | 1 inch | = | 2.54 cm |
| 1 Yard | = | 0.9144 Meters | 1 yard | = | 0.9144 m |
| 1 Mile | = | 1.60934 Kilometers | 1 mile | = | 1.60934 km |
Metrics conversion chart
| 1 Centimeter | = | 10 Millimeters | 1 cm | = | 10 mm |
| 1 Decimeter | = | 10 Centimeters | 1 dm | = | 10 cm |
| 1 Meter | = | 10 Decimeters | 1 m | = | 10 dm |
| 1 Kilometer | = | 1000 Meters | 1 km | = | 1000 m |
Metrics units to Imperial units conversion chart
| 1 Centimeter | = | 0.3937 Inches | 1 cm | = | 0.3937 inch |
| 1 Meter | = | 1.09361 Yards | 1 m | = | 1.09361 yard |
| 1 Kilometer | = | 0.62137 Miles | 1 km | = | 0.62137 mile |