Inches to Centimeters Converter
How to convert inches to centimeters
centimeters = inches × 2.54
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
1 in = 2.54 cm
Examples
- One foot: 12 in × 2.54 = 30.48 cm
- One yard: 36 in × 2.54 = 91.44 cm
Good to know
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters by definition, so this conversion has no rounding in the factor itself.
Inches to centimeters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 in | 0.635 cm |
| 0.5 in | 1.27 cm |
| 0.75 in | 1.905 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 |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
| 18 in | 45.72 cm |
| 24 in | 60.96 cm |
| 36 in | 91.44 cm |
| 48 in | 121.92 cm |
| 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 72 in | 182.88 cm |
Unit definitions
- Inch (in)
- An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, one twelfth of a foot. It is used in the United States for everyday measurements and worldwide for screen sizes.
- Centimeter (cm)
- A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing sizes and small objects.