Convert centimeters to inches (cm to in) Length Converter

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A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is the base unit of length in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units. The centimeter is commonly used in everyday situations to measure small lengths such as the width or height of an object.

The centimeter can be further subdivided into smaller units, such as millimeters (1 cm = 10 mm) and micrometers (1 cm = 10,000 μm).

The abbreviation for centimeter is "cm" and it is often used in combination with other units of measurement, such as square centimeters (cm²) or cubic centimeters (cm³) to measure area and volume, respectively.

What is measured in centimeters?

Centimeters are commonly used to measure length or distance, especially in metric countries. This can include measurements of objects, spaces, and even people's height. Additionally, centimeters can also be used to measure the diameter or circumference of circular objects, such as a pipe or a tree trunk. In scientific fields, centimeters are often used to measure small distances or the size of small organisms.

Conversion table for centimeters to inches:

How to convert centimeters to inches?

To convert centimeters to inches, you can use the following formula:

Formula to convert cm to inches.

inches = centimeters / 2.54

1 cm is equal to how many inches. Simply divide the number of centimeters by 2.54 to get the equivalent value in inches. For example, if you have a measurement of 20 centimeters, you can convert it to inches by dividing 20 by 2.54:

20 cm / 2.54 = 7.87 inches

So 20 centimeters is equivalent to 7.87 inches.

152 cm to inch = 59.84

164 cm to inch = 64.57

170 cm to inch = 66.93

175 cm to inch = 68.90

180 cm to inch = 70.87

In scientific contexts, the centimeter is often used alongside other units of length, such as meters or kilometers. In general, the centimeter is suitable for measuring smaller distances, whereas the meter or kilometer is used for larger distances.