📐 Inches to Centimeters Converter

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1 inch =
2.54 centimeters
1 centimeter =
0.393701 inches
Formula
cm = in × 2.54
Handy values
5 in = 12.7 cm · 10 in = 25.4 cm · 100 in = 254 cm

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⚡ Inches to Centimeters: the quick answer

1 in = 2.54 cm 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the value by 2.54. To go the other way, multiply centimeters by 0.393701 to get inches.

↔ Convert centimeters to inches instead

🧮 Formula

Inches to Centimeters
cm = in × 2.54
Centimeters to Inches
in = cm × 0.393701

Where

  • in = the length in inches
  • cm = the length in centimeters
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per inch) ÷ (meters per centimeter).

📊 Inches to Centimeters conversion table

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
14 in35.56 cm
15 in38.1 cm
20 in50.8 cm
21 in53.34 cm
24 in60.96 cm
25 in63.5 cm
30 in76.2 cm
40 in101.6 cm
50 in127 cm
60 in152.4 cm
75 in190.5 cm
80 in203.2 cm
100 in254 cm
200 in508 cm
250 in635 cm
300 in762 cm
400 in1,016 cm
500 in1,270 cm
750 in1,905 cm
1,000 in2,540 cm

📘 About these units

Inch (in). The inch is an imperial and US customary unit equal to exactly 25.4 millimeters, used for screen sizes, pipes and tyres.

Centimeter (cm). A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, used for everyday measurements such as height and clothing sizes.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in one inch?

There are 2.54 centimeters in one inch.

How do I convert inches to centimeters?

Multiply the number of inches by 2.54. For example, 10 inches equal 25.4 centimeters.

How many inches are in one centimeter?

One centimeter equals 0.393701 inches.

How many centimeters is 12 inches?

30.48 centimeters. Other common values: 5 inches = 12.7 centimeters and 100 inches = 254 centimeters.

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