Inches to Centimeters Converter
Convert inches to centimeters instantly with this free inches to centimeters converter. Enter any value to get an accurate length conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 inch in centimeters?
1 inch is equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters.
1 × 2.54 = 2.54 centimeters
Result
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
Inches to Centimeters formula
cm = in × 2.54
The inches to centimeters conversion factor is 2.54, which is exact by definition. 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, and 1 centimeter = 0.393700787402 inches.
Worked examples
- 2 inches = 5.08 centimeters — 2 × 2.54 = 5.08 centimeters
- 6 inches = 15.24 centimeters — 6 × 2.54 = 15.24 centimeters
- 10 inches = 25.4 centimeters — 10 × 2.54 = 25.4 centimeters
Inches to Centimeters conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm |
| 7 in | 17.78 cm |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 9 in | 22.86 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
| 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm |
| 30 in | 76.2 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 500 in | 1,270 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 inch in centimeters?
- 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
- How many inches are in one centimeter?
- There are 0.393700787 inches in 1 centimeter.
- How do you convert inches to centimeters?
- Multiply the number of inches by 2.54 — or use the formula cm = in × 2.54.
- What is 6 inches in centimeters?
- 6 inches is 15.24 centimeters. 6 × 2.54 = 15.24 centimeters.
- Is the inches to centimeters conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 2.54 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.