What is 3 cm in inches?

3 centimeters (cm) is approximately equal to 1.1811 inches.

Here's the breakdown:

• The conversion factor is 1 cm = 0.393701 inches.
• Therefore, to convert 3 cm to inches, you multiply 3 by 0.393701.
• 3 cm * 0.393701 inches/cm = 1.181103 inches.

So, 3 centimeters is roughly 1.18 inches. It is a relatively small length.