Inches to centimetres
1 in = 2.54 cm
Formula
Multiply the value in inches by 2.54 to get centimetres.
cm = in × 2.54
How to convert inches to centimetres
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Inches to centimetres – common values
| Inches (in) | Centimetres (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 254 |
| 500 | 1,270 |
| 1,000 | 2,540 |
About the units
Inches. An inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres and is used for screen sizes among other things.