Inch → Centimeter (in → cm)

1 in = 2.54 cm
1 Inch (in) = 2.54 Centimeter (cm).

Inch (in):


Centimeter (cm):

If you want to reverse convert, use Centimeter → Inch. 1 cm = 0.39370078740157 in. You can also explore the full Length converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Inch to Centimeter formula: value in cm = value in in × 2.54.

Centimeter to Inch formula: value in in = value in cm × 0.39370078740157.

How to convert Inch to Centimeter

To convert Inch to Centimeter, multiply the value in in by 2.54. This gives the result in cm.

For example, 1 in = 2.54 cm and 10 in = 25.4 cm.

What is Inch?

Inch (in): Used for screen diagonals, pipe sizes and component dimensions. A screen’s inch size refers to its diagonal rather than its width. 1 in = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm.

What is Centimeter?

Centimeter (cm): One hundredth of a metre. It is useful for ruler measurements, book widths and a person’s height; kilometres would be impractical for these small dimensions. 1 cm = 10 mm = 0.01 m.

FAQ

Inch → other Length units

• 1 inch → meter = 0.0254 meter
• 1 inch → kilometer = 2.54E-5 kilometer
• 1 inch → decimeter = 0.254 decimeter
• 1 inch → centimeter = 2.54 centimeter
• 1 inch → millimeter = 25.4 millimeter
• 1 inch → micrometer = 25400 micrometer
• 1 inch = 25400000 nanometer
• 1 inch = 25400000000 picometer
• 1 inch → nautical mile = 1.3714902807775E-5 nautical mile
• 1 inch → mile = 1.5782828282828E-5 mile
• 1 inch → fathom = 0.013888888888889 fathom
• 1 inch → yard = 0.027777777777778 yard
• 1 inch → feet = 0.083333333333333 feet
• 1 inch → hand = 0.25 hand
• 1 inch = 1.6978851290562E-13 astronomical unit
• 1 inch = 2.6847821184225E-18 lightyear
• 1 inch = 8.2315793951886E-19 parsec

Inch → Centimeter Table

The table below shows common values from Inch to Centimeter and the reverse direction for quick reference.

Centimeter → Inch Table

Centimeter → Inch

The reverse value is 1 cm = 0.39370078740157 in.