Formula
in to cm conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
cm = in x 2.54
Worked example
2 in = 5.08 cm.
Metric factors and international inch, foot, yard, mile, and nautical mile definitions are exact.
Length conversion
Convert Inch to Centimeter
1 inch (in) equals 2.54 centimeter (cm). Enter any value below to convert from in to cm.
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1 in = 2.54 cm
All Length units
From 1 in| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter m | 0.0254 |
| Kilometer km | 0.0000254 |
| Centimeter cm | 2.54 |
| Millimeter mm | 25.4 |
| Micrometer μm | 25,400 |
| Nanometer nm | 25,399,999.9999999963 |
| Inch in | 1 |
| Foot ft | 0.0833333333 |
| Yard yd | 0.0277777778 |
| Mile mi | 0.0000157828 |
| Nautical mile nmi | 0.0000137149 |
| Light-year ly | 2.6847821184e-18 |
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Inch to Centimeter table
| Inch (in) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0254 |
| 0.1 | 0.254 |
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 254 |
| 1,000 | 2,540 |
From unit
About the inch
Exactly 25.4 millimeters by international agreement.
Symbol: in
To unit
About the centimeter
One hundredth of a meter.
Symbol: cm
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in to cm FAQ
How do you convert inch to centimeter?
Use the formula cm = in x 2.54. 1 inch (in) equals 2.54 centimeter (cm).
Is the in to cm conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.