Inches to Centimeters Converter
Convert Inches to Centimeters (in to cm) quickly and accurately.
Quick conversion table
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 5 in | 12.7 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
| 24 in | 60.96 cm |
| 36 in | 91.44 cm |
| 72 in | 182.88 cm |
About this tool
The inch is an imperial unit of length still used in the United States for height, screen sizes, and tools and hardware measurements. It was standardized in 1959 as exactly 2.54 centimeters.
The centimeter is the metric unit of length used for the same everyday purposes in nearly every other country, from clothing sizes to furniture dimensions.
This converter is commonly used to translate a US measurement — a monitor or TV screen size, a height, or a tool dimension — into the metric equivalent used elsewhere.
Worked example
- 1Start with your value in Inches. For example, 10 in.
- 2Apply the formula: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
- 310 in converts to 25.4 cm.
Formula
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Inches to Centimeters?
- Multiply the value in Inches using the formula: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
- How many Centimeters is 1 Inches?
- 1 in is equal to 2.54 cm.
- How many Centimeters is 10 Inches?
- 10 in is equal to 25.4 cm.
- How many Centimeters is 100 Inches?
- 100 in is equal to 254 cm.
- Is the inches to cm conversion exact?
- Yes. 1 inch is internationally defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, so this conversion is exact rather than approximated.