inches to cm converter
1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. Conversions use cm = in × 2.54
in → 2.54 cm
cm = in × 2.54
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Worked examples
- 1 in = 2.54 cm
- 2 in = 5.08 cm
- 5 in = 12.7 cm
- 10 in = 25.4 cm
- 100 in = 254 cm
inches to centimeters conversion table
| in | cm | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 5 in | 12.7 cm | × 2.54 |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm | × 2.54 |
| 7 in | 17.78 cm | × 2.54 |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm | × 2.54 |
| 9 in | 22.86 cm | × 2.54 |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm | × 2.54 |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm | × 2.54 |
| 1 in | 2.54 cm | × 2.54 |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm | × 2.54 |
| 3 in | 7.62 cm | × 2.54 |
| 4 in | 10.16 cm | × 2.54 |
| 15 in | 38.1 cm | × 2.54 |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm | × 2.54 |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm | × 2.54 |
| 30 in | 76.2 cm | × 2.54 |
| 40 in | 101.6 cm | × 2.54 |
| 50 in | 127 cm | × 2.54 |
| 60 in | 152.4 cm | × 2.54 |
| 70 in | 177.8 cm | × 2.54 |
| 80 in | 203.2 cm | × 2.54 |
| 90 in | 228.6 cm | × 2.54 |
| 100 in | 254 cm | × 2.54 |
How to convert in to cm
- Take your value in inches.
- Multiply by 2.54
- That is your answer in centimeters — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many centimeters in 1 inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert in to cm?
Multiply the inches figure by 2.54 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is in to cm the same as cm to in?
No — they are inverses. One in is 2.54 cm, while one cm is 0.39370079 in.
What is 5 in in cm?
5 in = 12.7 cm (see the value page for the full arithmetic).