cm to Inches Converter
Convert centimetres and inches in either direction.
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Unit Converter
Convert common length, mass and temperature measurements with clear units and controlled rounding.
How to use this tool
Convert a finite numeric value between two compatible units in the same measurement category.
Transparent method
Formula and method
Length and mass values pass through a shared SI base unit. Temperatures convert through degrees Celsius.
Example
10 inches × 0.0254 metres per inch ÷ 0.01 metres per centimetre = 25.4 centimetres.
Assumptions and limits
- Length uses the international inch, foot and mile.
- Mass uses the international avoirdupois pound.
- Results show up to six decimal places.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I convert length to mass?
No. The converter only allows units from the same measurement category.
Are the inch and pound factors exact?
The international inch is exactly 0.0254 metres and the international pound is exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
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