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Inches to Centimeters

Convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 in = 2.54 cm

1 inch equals2.54 cm
1 centimeter equals0.3937007874 in
Formulacm = in × 2.54

How to convert inches to centimeters

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54.

cm = in × 2.54

Example

Convert 5 inches to centimeters:

5 in × 2.54 = 12.7 cm

Inch to centimeter conversion chart

Inches (in)Centimeters (cm)
1 in2.54 cm
2 in5.08 cm
3 in7.62 cm
4 in10.16 cm
5 in12.7 cm
6 in15.24 cm
7 in17.78 cm
8 in20.32 cm
9 in22.86 cm
10 in25.4 cm
12 in30.48 cm
15 in38.1 cm
20 in50.8 cm
25 in63.5 cm
30 in76.2 cm
40 in101.6 cm
50 in127 cm
60 in152.4 cm
70 in177.8 cm
75 in190.5 cm
80 in203.2 cm
90 in228.6 cm
100 in254 cm
150 in381 cm
200 in508 cm
250 in635 cm
500 in1,270 cm
1,000 in2,540 cm

Going the other way? See the centimeters to inches chart.

Common inches to centimeters conversions

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About the units

Inch (in)

An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, a value fixed by international agreement in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot.

Centimeter (cm)

A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in an inch?

There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.

How many inches are in a centimeter?

There are 0.3937007874 inches in a centimeter.

How do you convert inches to centimeters?

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54.

What is 5 inches in centimeters?

5 inches equals 12.7 centimeters.

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