Inches to CM Converter
Type an amount in inches to see it in centimeters and other length units.
Result
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Millimetre (mm) | 254 |
| Centimetre (cm) | 25.4 |
| Metre (m) | 0.254 |
| Kilometre (km) | 0.000254 |
| Foot (ft) | 0.83333333 |
| Yard (yd) | 0.27777778 |
| Mile (mi) | 0.00015783 |
How to use it
- Type the amount.
- Check the From and To units, or change them.
- Read the result. The table shows the same amount in other units.
About this tool
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, so to convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54. To go the other way, 1 centimeter = 0.39370079 inches.
Multiply by 2.54 for a quick result: 10 inches is 25.4 cm.
Formula
- centimeters = inches × 2.54
- inches = centimeters × 0.39370079
in to cm conversion chart
| in | cm |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.27 |
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 7 | 17.78 |
| 8 | 20.32 |
| 9 | 22.86 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 15 | 38.1 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 30 | 76.2 |
| 40 | 101.6 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 75 | 190.5 |
| 100 | 254 |
| 250 | 635 |
| 500 | 1,270 |
| 1,000 | 2,540 |
cm to in
| cm | in |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.19685039 |
| 1 | 0.39370079 |
| 2 | 0.78740157 |
| 3 | 1.1811 |
| 4 | 1.5748 |
| 5 | 1.9685 |
| 6 | 2.3622 |
| 7 | 2.75591 |
| 8 | 3.14961 |
| 9 | 3.54331 |
| 10 | 3.93701 |
| 15 | 5.90551 |
Examples
- 1 in = 2.54 cm
- 5 in = 12.7 cm
- 10 in = 25.4 cm
- 50 in = 127 cm
- 100 in = 254 cm
Tips
- Multiply by 2.54 for a quick result: 10 inches is 25.4 cm.
- Use Swap units to convert the other way.
- Results are rounded for display. The exact factor is used in the calculation.
Questions and answers
How many centimeters are in 1 inch?
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
How many inches are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter = 0.39370079 inches.
How do I convert inches to centimeters?
Multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
Are my numbers saved or sent anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is sent to Paul Digital or any other server.
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