Convert centimeters to inches for clothing sizes, body measurements, shoe length, hat size, belt size, ring measurements, chest, waist, hips, inseam, sleeve length, and international size charts.
Centimeters to inches:
inches = cm ÷ 2.54
Inches to centimeters:
cm = inches × 2.54
Waist example:
86 cm waist = 33.86 inches
Chest example:
100 cm chest = 39.37 inches
CM to inches conversions are useful for clothing size charts, body measurements, shirt sizes, pants sizes, shoe measurements, belt sizes, hat sizes, ring measurements, tailoring, international shopping, and online size guides.
Use this converter when a size chart lists centimeters but you need inches, or when a chart lists inches but you measured in centimeters.
Your result shows the entered measurement converted between centimeters and inches. The converter also displays reference values in both units and gives a short note based on the selected measurement type.
Measurement conversion helps compare size charts, but final fit can also depend on brand, cut, fabric stretch, shrinkage, body shape, shoe shape, ring width, and whether the item is slim, regular, relaxed, fitted, or oversized.
1 centimeter equals about 0.3937 inches.
Divide centimeters by 2.54. For example, 100 centimeters equals about 39.37 inches.
Multiply inches by 2.54. For example, 40 inches equals 101.6 centimeters.
Many international size charts use centimeters, while many US size charts use inches. Showing both makes size comparison easier.
For general clothing, rounding to the nearest half inch or nearest centimeter is usually enough. For rings or tailoring, use more exact measurements.