Conversion · centimeters → inches

2 cm in inches

2 centimeters equals 0.787 inches. On a tape measure marked in sixteenths, the nearest mark is 13/16 in.

2 cm = 0.787 in

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The math

in = cm ÷ 2.54

2 ÷ 2.54 = 0.7874 in ≈ 13/16 in (nearest 1/16)

Nearby values

Nearby values
CentimetersInchesNearest fraction
0.5 cm0.197 in3/16 in
1 cm0.394 in3/8 in
1.5 cm0.591 in9/16 in
2 cm0.787 in13/16 in
2.5 cm0.984 in1 in
3 cm1.181 in1 3/16 in
3.5 cm1.378 in1 3/8 in
4 cm1.575 in1 9/16 in

Similar everyday sizes

  • 2 cm is 3.2 mm shorter than a 1-euro coin (23.25 mm across).
  • 2 cm is 4.3 mm shorter than a US quarter (24.26 mm across).

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Frequently asked questions

How many inches is 2 cm?

2 cm is 0.787 inches. Divide centimeters by 2.54.

What is 2 cm as a fraction of an inch?

About 13/16 in, rounded to the nearest 1/16 inch.