CM to Inches Converter

Conversion Guide

Divide centimeters by 2.54 (2.54cm = 1 inch). Example: 2.54cm = 1in

CM Value

INCHES Value

Conversion Settings

PPI

This is a standard metric to imperial conversion.

Centimeters (cm) are absolute-length units that correspond to physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and European markets.

How do cm units compare to other length units?

1cm equals 10mm or approximately 37.8px (at 96 DPI). For web design, relative units like rem are generally preferred.

When are cm units most appropriate?

cm units are most appropriate for print stylesheets or when precise physical measurements are needed in metric units.

Inches (in) are absolute-length units that correspond to physical inches, commonly used in print design and American markets.

How do inches convert to pixels?

At 96 DPI (standard screen resolution), 1 inch equals 96 pixels. However, this varies with screen DPI.

When should I use inches in CSS?

Inches are most appropriate for print stylesheets (@media print) or when designing for markets that use imperial measurements.

To convert CM to Inches, use the following formula:

cm * 37.8 / 96