Inches = Centimetres × 0.39370 or Inches = Centimetres ÷ 2.54
A centimetre (cm) is a metric unit used to measure short distances. In the metric system, 1 centimetre = 1/100 of a meter.
An inch (in) is another unit of length, commonly used in the Imperial system. The word inch comes from the Latin word uncia, which was 1/12th of a Roman foot.
Both centimetres and inches are used to measure short distances such as:
• Height an...
Inches = Centimetres × 0.39370 or Inches = Centimetres ÷ 2.54
A centimetre (cm) is a metric unit used to measure short distances. In the metric system, 1 centimetre = 1/100 of a meter.
An inch (in) is another unit of length, commonly used in the Imperial system. The word inch comes from the Latin word uncia, which was 1/12th of a Roman foot.
Both centimetres and inches are used to measure short distances such as:
• Height and length of a person
• Electronic parts
• Display screens
• Small objects in general
Countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada often use inches, while centimetres are commonly used in many other countries, including India, for measurement of height and other dimensions.
Conversion Formula
To convert centimetres into inches, you can either multiply by 0.39370 or divide by 2.54.
Method 1 (Multiplication): Inches = Centimetres × 0.39370
Example: Convert 100 cm into inches: 100 × 0.39370 = 39.37 inches
Method 2 (Division): Inches = Centimetres ÷ 2.54
Example: 100 ÷ 2.54 = 39.37 inches
