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Inches to Centimeters Converter
Convert inches to centimeters by typing a value: the answer appears as you type. One in equals 2.54 cm, so to go from inches to centimeters you multiply by 2.54. A table of common values is included below.
- The same number of centimeters in inches
- 3.937 in
Inches to centimeters table
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Formula
How to use it
- Type the number of inches.
- Read the result in centimeters.
- Open the table for common values, or use the reverse converter to go from centimeters to inches.
Worked examples
1 in in centimeters
- Centimeters
- 2.54 cm
15 in in centimeters
- Centimeters
- 38.1 cm
Quick reference
1 in = 2.54 cm. 2 in = 5.08 cm. 3 in = 7.62 cm. 4 in = 10.16 cm. 5 in = 12.7 cm. 10 in = 25.4 cm. 15 in = 38.1 cm. 20 in = 50.8 cm.
Good to know
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters, and the foot as exactly 0.3048 meters, so conversions between metric and US customary lengths are exact rather than approximate.
Questions people ask
How many centimeters are in 1 in?
1 in is 2.54 cm.
How do I convert inches to centimeters?
Multiply by 2.54. For example, 5 in × 2.54 = 12.7 cm.
What is 100 in in centimeters?
100 in is 254 cm.