Convert Inches to Centimeters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
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.