Convert Inches to centimeters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters · cm = in × 2.54
When you need this conversion
This is the most common conversion for screen and display sizes — TVs, monitors, and laptops are advertised in inches almost everywhere, while product boxes and wall-mount specs are often printed in centimeters. It also comes up constantly in clothing and furniture sizing, since European and Asian retailers list measurements in centimeters while US and UK listings use inches.
Inches to centimeters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm |
| 3 in | 7.62 cm |
| 5 in | 12.7 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 250 in | 635 cm |
| 500 in | 1,270 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
The formula
cm = in × 2.54Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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- Kilometers to centimeters
- Inches to millimeters
Frequently asked questions
- How many centimeters are in a inch?
- There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch. The formula is cm = in × 2.54.
- How do you convert inches to centimeters?
- Use the formula cm = in × 2.54. For example, 10 inches equals 25.4 centimeters.
- Is the inches to centimeters conversion exact?
- Yes. Inches and centimeters are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is in short for?
- in is the standard symbol for inch (also written as in). cm is the symbol for centimeter.