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How many inches in 1 centimeters? Convert 1 centimeters to inches with our accurate calculator. Get instant, precise results for all your conversion needs.
Conversion Formula
1 cm = 0.393701 ininch = centimeter ÷ 2.541 ÷ 2.54 = 0.39371 centimeter = 0.3937 inch
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Quick estimation for 1 centimeter: Multiply by 0.4 (e.g., 1 cm x 0.4 = 0.4 inches).
Precise calculation method: Use the exact factor 0.393701 (e.g., 1 cm x 0.393701 = 0.393701 inches).
Visual reference technique: Compare 1 centimeter to the width of a standard pencil or a small shirt button for a tangible sense of scale.
To convert 1 centimeter to inch, multiply by the conversion factor 0.393701. So, 1 cm x 0.393701 = 0.393701 inch.
1 centimeter equals exactly 0.393701 inch. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 0.3937 inch.
Objects measuring approximately 1 centimeter include a SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card width (1.1 cm), a standard M6 hex bolt head across flats (1.0 cm), and a single M&M's Plain chocolate candy diameter (1.0 cm).
Converting centimeter to inch is useful for international trade, engineering projects requiring imperial specifications, and communicating dimensions in regions primarily using the imperial system, such as the United States.
A simple memory aid is to remember that 1 centimeter is slightly less than four-tenths of an inch (0.4 inches). Visually, compare it to the width of a standard pencil or a small shirt button.
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