How to convert inches to centimeters
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the value by 2.54.
cm = in × 2.54
Example: 10 in × 2.54 = 25.4 cm
1 in = 2.54 cm · 1 cm = 0.393701 in
Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, so these conversions are exact. Inches are used in everyday life mainly in the United States, and worldwide for screen sizes, wheels and pipes.
Inches to centimeters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (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 |
| 11 in | 27.94 cm |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
| 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 24 in | 60.96 cm |
| 27 in | 68.58 cm |
| 30 in | 76.2 cm |
| 32 in | 81.28 cm |
| 36 in | 91.44 cm |
| 40 in | 101.6 cm |
| 43 in | 109.22 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 55 in | 139.7 cm |
| 65 in | 165.1 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
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