Convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm) instantly — type a value below.
To convert inches to centimeters, use this formula:
cm = in × 2.54 (or divide by 0.3937007874)
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 in | 0.254 cm |
| 0.25 in | 0.635 cm |
| 0.5 in | 1.27 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 |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
| 15 in | 38.1 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 |
| 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 70 in | 177.8 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 80 in | 203.2 cm |
| 90 in | 228.6 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 150 in | 381 cm |
| 200 in | 508 cm |
| 250 in | 635 cm |
| 500 in | 1,270 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, a value fixed by the international yard and pound agreement of 1959. Inches are used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, and body and furniture measurements.
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m). It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing sizes and objects you can hold in your hand.
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