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Inches to CM Converter

Convert inch (in) to centimeter (cm) in one step. One inch equals 2.54 centimeters — enter any amount to see the exact result, or use the table below for common values.

Enter the amount in inchs to convert.

Result

1 in = 2.54 cm

In centimeters

2.54

Conversion rate

1 in = 2.54 cm

Inverse rate

1 cm = 0.393701 in

Conversion table

    1 in = 2.54 cm
    2 in = 5.08 cm
    5 in = 12.7 cm
   10 in = 25.4 cm
   25 in = 63.5 cm
   50 in = 127 cm
  100 in = 254 cm
  250 in = 635 cm
  500 in = 1,270 cm
 1000 in = 2,540 cm

How this was worked out

  1. Step 11 in = 2.54 cm
  2. Step 2Multiply: 1 × 2.54 = 2.54
  3. Step 3Result: 2.54 cm

Conversions use exact definitions (for example 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly), so results are precise rather than rounded mid-calculation.

Formula

Centimeter = Inch × 2.54

How it works

  1. 1The conversion factor between inchs and centimeters is 2.54.
  2. 2Multiply your inchs value by 2.54 to get centimeters.
  3. 3To convert back, divide by 2.54 — or multiply by 0.393701.

Example

Input

1 in

Result

2.54 cm

Frequently asked questions

One inch equals 2.54 centimeters.

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