Convert 10 cm to inch

Conversion from centimeters to inches is one of the most common conversions, and it can be achieved using the cm-to-inches converter above.

How do we convert centimeters to inches?

One centimeter is, by definition, equal to (1 / 2.54)″ = 0.3937007874″. The symbol ″ represents inches.

So, when converting centimeters to inches, you should multiply the length or height in cm by 0.3937007874, or approximately 0.3937.

For instance, if you have a length of 10 centimeters and want to convert it to inches, then,

10 cm × 0.3937 = 3.937 inches.

Thus, this implies that 10 centimeters is equivalent to about 3.94 inches.

How do we convert inches to centimeters?

To convert inches to centimeters, simply multiply the length, height, or width in inches by 2.54.. For instance, if you have something 10 inches wide, you can find the width in centimeters by multiplying 10 by 2.54, which gives you 25.4 centimeters.

Centimeter to inches formula and conversion factor

To calculate a centimeter value to the corresponding inch value, just multiply the quantity in centimeters by 0.39370078740157 (the conversion factor).

Centimeter to inches formulae

The factor 0.39370078740157 results from the division 1/2.54 (inch definition). So, a better formula is

Example problems on centimeters into inches conversion

Example 1: Convert 20 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

20 cm = 20 × 0.3937
 = 20 cm = 20 × 0.3937
 = 7.874 in

Thus, 20 centimeters in inches is equal to 20 cm = 20 × 0.3937 = 7.874 in.

Example 2: Transform 5 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

5 cm = 5 × 0.3937
 = 5 cm = 5 × 0.3937
 = 1.9685 in

Thus, 5 centimeters in inches is equal to 5 cm = 5 × 0.3937
 = 1.9685 in.

Example 3: Transform 50 centimeters into inches.

Solution:

Given that,

1 cm = 0.3937 in

50 cm = 50 × 0.3937
 = 50 cm = 50 × 0.3937
 = 19.685 in

Thus, 50 centimeters in inches is equal to 50 cm = 50 × 0.3937
 = 19.685 in.