Inches to Centimeters
Type a value in in and get cm instantly: 1 in = 2.54 cm
1 in = 2.54 cm
⇄ Centimeter → InchThe conversion between inches (in) and centimeters (cm) is fixed: 1 in = 2.54 cm and 1 cm = 0.3937 in. To convert in to cm, multiply by 2.54; to go the other way, multiply by 0.3937 (or divide by 2.54). For example, 10 in = 25.4 cm and 24 in = 60.96 cm.
Enter any value in the converter above; the result updates as you type. You will also find a ready-made table for common values, the formula, and a link to the reverse conversion (centimeters to inches).
Since 1959 the inch has been defined internationally as exactly 2.54 cm, so cm to inches uses 1/2.54 ≈ 0.3937. Screen sizes (a 15.6-inch laptop, a 55-inch TV) refer to the diagonal.
Quick answers
Inches to Centimeters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 7 in | 17.78 cm |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 9 in | 22.86 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 11 in | 27.94 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 |
| 27 in | 68.58 cm |
| 32 in | 81.28 cm |
| 36 in | 91.44 cm |
| 40 in | 101.6 cm |
| 48 in | 121.92 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 55 in | 139.7 cm |
| 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 65 in | 165.1 cm |
| 72 in | 182.88 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
Centimeters to Inches quick table
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.3937 in |
| 4 cm | 1.5748 in |
| 8 cm | 3.1496 in |
| 12 cm | 4.7244 in |
| 20 cm | 7.874 in |
| 40 cm | 15.748 in |
| 60 cm | 23.622 in |
| 90 cm | 35.433 in |
| 160 cm | 62.992 in |
| 200 cm | 78.74 in |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many centimeters are in 1 Inch?
1 in = 2.54 cm. Multiply a value in in by 2.54 to get cm.
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Multiply the value in cm by 0.3937, or divide it by 2.54. For example, 25.4 cm ≈ 10 in.
What is 24 in in cm?
24 in = 60.96 cm.
Is the factor 2.54 exact?
Both units have exact international definitions, so the factor is fixed; only the displayed value is rounded.