cm to Inches
Common values
| From (cm) | To (in) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 |
| 0.2 | 0.0787 |
| 0.4 | 0.1575 |
| 0.6 | 0.2362 |
| 0.8 | 0.3150 |
| 1 | 0.3937 |
| 1.2 | 0.4724 |
| 1.4 | 0.5512 |
| 1.6 | 0.6299 |
| 1.8 | 0.7087 |
| 2 | 0.7874 |
One centimetre equals 0.393701 inches. To convert, multiply your centimetre value by this factor:
Inches = cm × 0.393701
Or divide by 2.54: since 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm, dividing centimetres by 2.54 gives the equivalent in inches.
- 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches (5 ft 6.93 in)
- 30 cm × 0.3937 = 11.81 inches
- 100 cm = 39.37 inches
- 15 cm = 5.91 inches
Canada officially uses the metric system, but many Canadians express height in feet and inches rather than centimetres — a legacy of close ties with the United States. Clothing, mattresses, and renovation materials often list measurements in both units. Knowing how to convert between cm and inches is essential for shopping cross-border or reading US product specs.
Canadian school curricula teach metric exclusively, yet everyday language often mixes both systems. Someone may say they are "5 foot 8" (172.7 cm) but measure fabric in centimetres. TV screens and monitors are still marketed in inches across Canada. Note that Canadian spelling is "centimetre" (not "centimeter" as in American English).
Frequently asked questions
- Is 170 cm tall in Canada? 170 cm is about 5 ft 7 in — close to the average height for Canadian women and slightly below average for men.
- Why do some Canadians still use inches? US cultural influence and decades of dual labelling mean many Canadians are comfortable with both metric and imperial measurements.
- How do I convert cm to feet and inches? Divide cm by 30.48 to get feet, then take the remainder and divide by 2.54 for inches. For example, 175 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.74 ft = 5 ft + 0.74 × 12 in = 5 ft 8.9 in.
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