Convert inches to cm
Inches to centimeters. Enter a value to convert, or use the inches to cm chart further down the page.
1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. Going the other way, 1 centimeter = 0.3937007874 inches.
How to convert inches to cm
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the inch value by 2.54. You can also divide by 0.3937007874 to get the same answer.
cm = in × 2.54
Worked example
Convert 15 in to centimeters:
15 in = 38.1 cm
inches to cm conversion chart
Use this inches to cm table for quick reference without typing anything.
| inches (in) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.0254 cm |
| 0.1 in | 0.254 cm |
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm |
| 3 in | 7.62 cm |
| 5 in | 12.7 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
Common inches to cm values
Ready-made answers for the inches to cm conversions people look up most often.
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What is a inch?
The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the base unit of the imperial and US customary length system and is still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and construction in the United States.
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the unit most people reach for when measuring body height, clothing, paper and everyday objects in metric countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm are in an inch?
1 inches equals 2.54 cm. Going the other way, 1 cm is 0.3937007874 inches.
How do you convert inches to cm?
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the inch value by 2.54. You can also divide by 0.3937007874 to get the same answer.
What is 10 inches in cm?
10 inches equals 25.4 cm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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