Convert Inches to Centimeters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
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Inches to Centimeters formula
Multiply the number of inches by 2.54 to get centimeters.
centimeters = inches × 2.54To go the other way: divide the number of centimeters by 2.54, or multiply by 0.3937008.
inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54Inches to Centimeters conversion table
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm |
| 30 in | 76.2 cm |
| 40 in | 101.6 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 250 in | 635 cm |
| 500 in | 1,270 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
Centimeters to Inches conversion table
| Centimeters | Inches |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.3937008 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874016 in |
| 3 cm | 1.181102 in |
| 4 cm | 1.574803 in |
| 5 cm | 1.968504 in |
| 6 cm | 2.362205 in |
| 7 cm | 2.755906 in |
| 8 cm | 3.149606 in |
| 9 cm | 3.543307 in |
| 10 cm | 3.937008 in |
About the inch
An inch is exactly 25.4 millimetres and is used for screen sizes, pipe diameters and paper dimensions.
About the centimeter
A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body measurements and small objects.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a inch?
There are 2.54 centimeters in one inch.
How many inches are in a centimeter?
There are 0.3937008 inches in one centimeter.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the inch and the centimeter is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 inches in centimeters?
10 inches equals 25.4 centimeters.
Common inches to centimeters values
Worked answers for the values people look up most.