Inches to Centimeters Converter
One inch equals 2.54 centimeters. To turn inches into centimeters, multiply by 2.54. So 10 in works out to 25.4 cm. Screen sizes, tire rims and clothing waistbands are still quoted in inches almost everywhere, so this is one of the most common conversions.
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Your answer
1 in =2.54 cm
- 1 inch
- 2.54 cm
- 1 centimeter
- 0.393701 in
The math behind it: Inches to Cm
centimeters = inches x 2.54
Going the other way? Divide by 2.54 instead, or multiply by 0.3937008, because one centimeter is 0.3937008 inches.
Inches to centimeters chart
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 15 | 38.1 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 254 |
Common questions
How many centimeters are in an inch?
There are 2.54 centimeters in one inch.
How many inches are in a centimeter?
There are 0.3937008 inches in one centimeter.
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