What is a centimeter?

A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter and commonly used to measure small to moderate lengths.

What makes the US survey inch different?

The US survey inch is a legacy unit slightly different from the international inch, defined exactly as 100/3937 metres, used historically for surveying and mapping.

When should I use this converter?

Use this converter when working with historical U.S. geodetic, cadastral, or land mapping records that use US survey inches.

How to Convert from Centimeter [cm] to Inch (US survey) [in]?

Easily convert length measurements from centimeter (cm) to inch (US survey) (in) using our online unit converter, ideal for surveying, mapping, and historical data analysis.

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Centimeter [cm] to Inch (US survey) [in] Conversion Table

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Centimeter [cm] to Inch (US survey) [in] Conversion Table
Centimeter [cm]	Inch (US survey) [in]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps convert measurements from centimeters, a metric unit, to US survey inches, a legacy length unit formerly used in U.S. surveying and mapping. It's useful for reconciling modern metric data with historical and surveying records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in centimeters into the input field
Select 'centimeter [cm]' as the original unit
Choose 'inch (US survey) [in]' as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the measurement in US survey inches
Use the result for surveying, mapping, or data reconciliation tasks

Key Features

Converts length values from centimeter [cm] to inch (US survey) [in]
Uses the precise conversion rate of 1 cm = 0.3937 US survey inches
Ideal for applications in surveying, land mapping, and historical data analysis
Supports use cases involving old U.S. geodetic and cadastral records
Simple and user-friendly online interface

Examples

10 Centimeters [cm] equals 3.937 Inch (US survey) [in]
50 Centimeters [cm] equals 19.685 Inch (US survey) [in]

Common Use Cases

Measuring and converting everyday object sizes and small dimensions
Interpreting and converting historical U.S. survey and cadastral documents
Processing legacy geodetic and land parcel data using US survey units
Converting old maps or surveying information to metric or modern standards

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm whether the inch unit needed is US survey inch or international inch
Use this tool for legacy surveying data and historical records conversions
Double-check critical measurements if precision is essential due to unit differences
Familiarize yourself with the context of your measurement to choose the right unit

Limitations

The US survey inch differs slightly from the international inch, which may affect precision
Not suitable when the international inch unit is required for modern projects
Care is needed to ensure correct unit usage especially in precision-critical tasks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centimeter?: A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter and commonly used to measure small to moderate lengths.
What makes the US survey inch different?: The US survey inch is a legacy unit slightly different from the international inch, defined exactly as 100/3937 metres, used historically for surveying and mapping.
When should I use this converter?: Use this converter when working with historical U.S. geodetic, cadastral, or land mapping records that use US survey inches.

Key Terminology

Centimeter [cm]: A metric length unit equal to one hundredth of a meter, used for measuring small to moderate lengths.
Inch (US survey) [in]: A legacy length unit used in U.S. surveying, exactly defined as 100/3937 meters, slightly different from the international inch.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor used to convert a measurement from one unit to another; here, 1 cm equals 0.3937 US survey inches.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the basic metric definition of one centimeter?

One tenth of a meter

One hundredth of a meter

One thousandth of a meter

The US survey inch is primarily used in which field?

Modern digital design

Historical surveying and mapping

International scientific measurement

What should you be careful about when converting to US survey inches?

The difference between US survey and international inches

The mass of the object being measured

The color of the measuring tool

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