inch to centimetre

Live inch (in) to centimetre (cm) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.

inch
centimetre
1 in = 2.54cm

Conversion table

Ten sample values from inch to centimetre. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.

inch (in)centimetre (cm)
0.001 in 0.00254 cm
0.01 in 0.0254 cm
0.1 in 0.254 cm
0.5 in 1.27 cm
1 in 2.54 cm
2 in 5.08 cm
5 in 12.7 cm
10 in 25.4 cm
100 in 254 cm
1,000 in 2,540 cm

About the inch

1/12 of a foot or 25.4 mm. Screen sizes, paper, US fastener sizes.

About the centimetre

1/100 of a metre. Common for body and clothing measurements.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert inch to centimetre?

Multiply the inch value by 2.54 to get it in centimetre. For example, 10 in = 25.4 cm.

What is 1 in in cm?

1 in = 2.54 cm.

What is 100 in in cm?

100 in = 254 cm.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 2.54 (the unit factor ratio).

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