CM to Inches Converter
Enter a length in centimetres to see it in inches and in feet and inches.
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Formula
inches = centimetres ÷ 2.54 (one inch is exactly 2.54 cm). For feet and inches, divide the inches by 12: the whole number is the feet and the remainder is the inches.
Worked example
170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.9291 inches. 66.9291 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 6.93 inches left over, so 170 cm is 5 ft 6.93 in.
| Centimetres | Inches | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3.9370 | 0 ft 3.94 in |
| 30 | 11.8110 | 0 ft 11.81 in |
| 100 | 39.3701 | 3 ft 3.37 in |
| 170 | 66.9291 | 5 ft 6.93 in |
| 182.88 | 72 | 6 ft 0 in |
Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 30 cm?
30 cm is 30 ÷ 2.54 = 11.811 inches, which is about 11 13/16 inches.
How do I convert cm to inches?
Divide the centimetres by 2.54, because one inch is exactly 2.54 cm. For 100 cm that is 100 ÷ 2.54 = 39.37 inches.
How do I convert a height in cm to feet and inches?
Divide by 2.54 to get inches, then split by 12. For 170 cm: 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 in, which is 5 ft 6.93 in.
How many cm is 1 inch?
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres, so 1 cm is about 0.3937 inches.