Inches to Centimetres

One inch is 2.54 centimetres. Metric and imperial distance units. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959, so every conversion on this page is exact rather than approximate.

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1 inch = 2.54 centimetres · open this conversion

Formula

centimetres = inches × 2.54

Inches to Centimetres table

Inches	Centimetres
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
8 in	20.32 cm
10 in	25.4 cm
12 in	30.48 cm
15 in	38.1 cm
18 in	45.72 cm
20 in	50.8 cm
24 in	60.96 cm
30 in	76.2 cm
36 in	91.44 cm
40 in	101.6 cm
50 in	127 cm
60 in	152.4 cm
72 in	182.88 cm
100 in	254 cm

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Frequently asked questions

▸How many centimetres are in a inch?

One inch is 2.54 centimetres. centimetres = inches × 2.54.

▸How do I convert inches to centimetres?

Multiply the number of inches by 2.54. For example, 10 in × 2.54 = 25.4 cm.

▸What is the difference between inches and centimetres?

Inch (in) and Centimetre (cm) both measure length. Metric and imperial distance units. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959, so every conversion on this page is exact rather than approximate.

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