Inches to Centimeters Converter

1 in = 2.54 cm. Type any value below for the exact centimeters figure.

in
2.54cm

1 in = 2.54 cm

Conversion summary

1 in = 2.54 cm

Formula
Centimeter = Inch × 2.54
Category
Length
Units
in → cm

1 in in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

Metric

US / Imperial

  • Foot0.08333333 ft
  • Yard0.02777778 yd
  • Mile0.00001578283 mi
  • Furlong0.0001262626 fur
  • Nautical mile0.0000137149 nmi
  • Fathom0.01388889 ftm

Traditional and regional

  • Scandinavian mile0.00000254 mil
  • Arshin0.03735294 arshin
  • Endaze0.03907692 endaze
  • Byzantine Foot0.08068615 pus
  • Byzantine Fathom0.01344769 orgyia
  • Cig0.07627628 cig

Scientific

  • Astronomical Unit1.69789E-13 AU
  • Light-year2.68478E-18 ly
  • Parsec8.23158E-19 pc
  • Angstrom254,000,000 Å

How do you convert inches to centimeters?

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. 1 in = 2.54 cm.

Conversion formula

Centimeter = Inch × 2.54

Inches to centimeters conversion table

Inches (in)Centimeters (cm)
1 in2.54 cm
2 in5.08 cm
4 in10.16 cm
10 in25.4 cm
12 in30.48 cm
24 in60.96 cm
36 in91.44 cm

What is Inch?

The inch is a short unit of length used in imperial and United States customary systems. One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.

Short history of Inch

The inch developed from older local measures tied to the body. The modern international inch has been fixed at exactly 25.4 millimeters since 1959.

Open the Inch unit guide

What is Centimeter?

The centimeter is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is widely used for everyday dimensions and small objects.

Short history of Centimeter

The prefix centi- (one hundredth, from Latin centum) was part of the original French metric system of 1795; the centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.

Open the Centimeter unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Inch in Centimeter?

1 in = 2.54 cm.

How do you convert Inch to Centimeter?

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. 1 in = 2.54 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in 1 inch?

1 in = 2.54 cm.

How do you convert inches to centimeters?

To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. 1 in = 2.54 cm.

How many inches are in 1 centimeter?

1 cm = 0.393701 in.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: SI Units – Length
  3. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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