The centimeter to inches conversion is one of the most common metric to imperial conversions. Centimeters are part of the metric system, while inches belong to the imperial system used primarily in the United States.

Key Facts:

• 1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches (exact)
• 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (exact)
• The conversion factor is based on the international definition
• Commonly used for height, length, and size measurements