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Inches to Centimeters Converter
Convert inches to centimeters instantly. 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
2.54
1 in = 2.54 cm
Common conversions
From 1 inches- Meters (m)0.0254
- Kilometers (km)2.5400e-5
- Centimeters (cm)2.54
- Millimeters (mm)25.4
- Miles (mi)1.5783e-5
- Yards (yd)0.0277778
- Feet (ft)0.0833333
- Nautical Miles (nmi)1.3715e-5
How it works
Centimeters = Inches × 2.54
Multiply the number of inches by 2.54 to get centimeters. To go back, multiply by 0.3937007874. Examples: 1 in = 2.54 cm · 5 in = 12.7 cm · 10 in = 25.4 cm · 100 in = 254 cm.
Frequently asked
How many centimeters are in a inch?
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
What is the formula to convert inches to centimeters?
Centimeters = Inches × 2.54
Is this conversion exact?
The conversion factor between inches and centimeters is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Yes — use our Centimeters to Inches converter, or multiply your value by 0.3937007874.
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