Inches to Centimeters Converter

Convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm) using the exact factor.

1 in = 2.54 cm

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Formula

cm = in × 2.54

Example

To convert 5 Inches to Centimeters:

5 in × 2.54 = 12.7 cm

Conversion table

Inches Centimeters
1 in2.54 cm
2 in5.08 cm
5 in12.7 cm
10 in25.4 cm
20 in50.8 cm
50 in127 cm
100 in254 cm

Explanation

Inches are common in the United States for screens and small lengths. Centimeters are metric and used widely. 1 inch equals exactly 2.54 cm.

How to convert Inches to Centimeters

  1. Take the value in in.
  2. Multiply by 2.54.
  3. The result is the length in cm.

Example: 8 in → 20.32 cm.

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