Inches to Centimeters
Convert inches to centimeters instantly. 1 in = 2.54 cm
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Quick answers
- 1 in = 2.54 cm
- 5 in = 12.7 cm
- 10 in = 25.4 cm
- 20 in = 50.8 cm
- 50 in = 127 cm
- 100 in = 254 cm
Inches to Centimeters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm |
| 3 in | 7.62 cm |
| 4 in | 10.16 cm |
| 5 in | 12.7 cm |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm |
| 7 in | 17.78 cm |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 9 in | 22.86 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm |
| 30 in | 76.2 cm |
| 40 in | 101.6 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 250 in | 635 cm |
| 500 in | 1,270 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
Everyday lengths
- A4 paper, long side11.693 in equals 29.7 cm
- US letter paper, long side11 in equals 27.94 cm
- Standard ruler11.811 in equals 30 cm
- 55-inch TV screen (diagonal)55 in equals 139.7 cm
- Carry-on bag height (common limit)22.047 in equals 56 cm
Conversion formula
centimeters = inches × 2.54
Example: 10 in × 2.54 = 25.4 cm
An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter; an inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
You may also see this conversion written as “inches to cm”, “inches in cm” or “inches to centimetres”.
Questions
How many centimeters are in one inch?
One inch is 2.54 centimeters.
How do you convert inches to centimeters?
Multiply by 2.54. The factor comes from the exact definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in the display.
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