Inches to Centimetres (in to cm)

Convert inches to centimetres instantly. 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres, so multiply by 2.54. Includes worked examples and a full in to cm table.

How to convert inches to centimetres

1 inch = 2.54 centimetres and 1 centimetre = 0.3937007874 inches. To convert inches to centimetres, multiply by 2.54:

cm = in × 2.54

Examples

  • 6 in × 2.54 = 15.24 cm
  • 12 in × 2.54 = 30.48 cm
  • 32 in × 2.54 = 81.28 cm

in to cm conversion table

Inches (in)Centimetres (cm)
1 in2.54 cm
2 in5.08 cm
3 in7.62 cm
4 in10.16 cm
5 in12.7 cm
6 in15.24 cm
7 in17.78 cm
8 in20.32 cm
9 in22.86 cm
10 in25.4 cm
12 in30.48 cm
15 in38.1 cm
20 in50.8 cm
25 in63.5 cm
30 in76.2 cm
40 in101.6 cm
50 in127 cm
60 in152.4 cm
70 in177.8 cm
75 in190.5 cm
80 in203.2 cm
90 in228.6 cm
100 in254 cm
150 in381 cm
200 in508 cm
250 in635 cm
500 in1,270 cm
1,000 in2,540 cm
5,000 in12,700 cm
10,000 in25,400 cm

What is an inch?

An inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres (since 1959). It is used for screen sizes, pipe and tyre sizes, and heights in feet and inches.

What is a centimetre?

A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is used for everyday measurements such as height, clothing sizes and paper.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert inches to centimetres?

Multiply the value in inches by 2.54. 1 inch = 2.54 centimetres.

How many inches are in one centimetre?

1 centimetre = 0.3937007874 inches.

What is 12 in in cm?

12 in = 30.48 cm.

What is 32 in in cm?

32 in = 81.28 cm.