How to convert inches to centimeters
One inch equals 2.54 centimeters, so multiply the value in inches by 2.54: cm = in × 2.54.
Example: 10 in = 10 × 2.54 = 25.4 cm.
Inches to centimeters table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.254 |
| 0.5 | 1.27 |
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 7 | 17.78 |
| 8 | 20.32 |
| 9 | 22.86 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 15 | 38.1 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 30 | 76.2 |
| 40 | 101.6 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 75 | 190.5 |
| 100 | 254 |
| 250 | 635 |
| 500 | 1,270 |
| 1,000 | 2,540 |
About the units
- Inch (in): Exactly 2.54 cm by international agreement (1959); used for screens, tools and US measurements.
- Centimeter (cm): One hundredth of a meter, used for height, clothing and everyday measurements.
Need the other direction? Convert centimeters to inches — 1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches.
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How many centimeters are in a inch?
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
What is the formula for inches to centimeters?
cm = in × 2.54.
How much is 10 in in cm?
10 in = 25.4 cm.