how many inches in one centimeter?
<answer> 0.39370 <context> The centimetre is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a metre. 1cm is equivalent to 0.39370 inches. Inches. The inch is a unit of length used primarily in the imperial and U.S. customary measurement systems, representing 1/12 of a foot and 1/36 of a yard.