How to Convert inches to centimeters
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the value by 2.54.
The Formula
centimeters = inches × 2.54
Key Fact
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
Tip: To convert centimeters back to inches, divide by 2.54.
Inches to CM
Convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 inches (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
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Step-by-Step Solution
1Write the conversion factor:
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
2Multiply the value by the conversion factor:
1 × 2.54 = 2.54
3Result:
1 inches (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
inches to centimeters Table
| inches (in) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm |
| 5 in | 12.7 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 250 in | 635 cm |
| 500 in | 1270 cm |
| 1000 in | 2540 cm |
1 inch in Other Units
| Unit | 1 in = |
|---|---|
| Inches to Kilometers | 2.54e-5 km |
| Inches to Meters | 0.0254 m |
| Inches to CM | 2.54 cm |
| Inches to MM | 25.4 mm |
| Inches to Micrometers | 25400 μm |
| Inches to Nanometers | 25400000 nm |
| Inches to Miles | 1.57828282828e-5 mi |
| Inches to Yards | 0.0277777777778 yd |
| Inches to Feet | 0.0833333333333 ft |
| Inches to Nautical Miles | 1.37149028078e-5 nmi |
| Inches to Fathoms | 0.0138888888889 ftm |
| Inches to Light Years | 2.68470563365e-18 ly |
| Inches to Astronomical Units | 1.69786096257e-13 AU |
| Inches to Parsecs | 8.23071937784e-19 pc |
| Inches to Angstroms | 254000000 Å |
| Inches to Planck Lengths | 1.57153419479e33 ℓP |
| Inches to Rods | 0.00505050505051 rd |
About Inches and Centimeters
What is a Inch?
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One inch equals 0.0254 meters.
What is a Centimeter?
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. One centimeter equals 0.01 meters.