Convert Inches (in) & Centimeters (cm)

Centimeters to Inches Formula

cm × 0.39^*

Inches to Centimeters Formula

in × 2.54

Examples

1. How tall is a woman in centimeters who is 5' 5" (65 in)?

The answer is 165 centimeters.

5 foot (ft) × 12 in = 60 in
60 in + 5 in = 65 in
65 in × 2.54 = 165 cm

2. If a baby is 64 centimeters long, what is her length in inches?

The answer is 25 inches.

64 cm × 0.39 = 25 in

^*Shown as 0.39 after rounding to the nearest hundredth. Program uses 0.3937008 to convert centimeters to inches as referenced in NIST Handbook 44 - 2006 Edition. Answers shown rounded to nearest hundredth.