1 inches to cm
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
How to convert 1 inch to centimeters
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
1 in × 2.54 = 2.54 cm
Rounded to two decimal places, that is 2.54 cm.
1 inches in other units
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Millimeters (mm) | 25.4 |
| Centimeters (cm) | 2.54 |
| Meters (m) | 0.0254 |
| Kilometers (km) | 0.0000254 |
| Feet (ft) | 0.08333333333 |
| Yards (yd) | 0.02777777778 |
| Miles (mi) | 0.00001578282828 |
| Nautical Miles (nmi) | 0.00001371490281 |
| Decimeters (dm) | 0.254 |
| Micrometers (µm) | 25,400 |
| Nanometers (nm) | 25,400,000 |
| Mils (mil) | 1,000 |
Nearby values
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 inches to cm | 5.08 cm |
| 3 inches to cm | 7.62 cm |
| 4 inches to cm | 10.16 cm |
| 5 inches to cm | 12.7 cm |
| 6 inches to cm | 15.24 cm |
| 7 inches to cm | 17.78 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters is 1 inch?
1 inch is 2.54 centimeters, or about 2.54 cm.
How do you convert 1 inch to centimeters?
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. Worked out: 1 in × 2.54 = 2.54 cm.
What is 3 centimeters in inches?
3 centimeters is 1.1811024 inches.