Inches to CM Converter

Convert inches to centimeters with accurate formulas, examples and conversion tables.

Length conversion

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Result

25.4 cm

10 in ≈ 25.4 cm

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Centimeters to Inches1 cm = 0.39370079 in Inches to Centimeters1 in = 2.54 cm Meters to Feet1 m = 3.2808399 ft Feet to Meters1 ft = 0.3048 m Kilometers to Miles1 km = 0.62137119 mi Miles to Kilometers1 mi = 1.609344 km Millimeters to Inches1 mm = 0.03937008 in Inches to Millimeters1 in = 25.4 mm

Conversion table

Common inches to centimeters values, generated from the selected units.

inches (in)	centimeters (cm)
1 inch	2.54 centimeters
5 inches	12.7 centimeters
10 inches	25.4 centimeters
20 inches	50.8 centimeters
50 inches	127 centimeters
100 inches	254 centimeters

Formula

Multiply the value in inches by 2.54 to get centimeters.

cm = in × 2.54

Example

Convert 10 inches:

10 in ≈ 25.4 cm

10 inches is approximately 25.4 centimeters.

Unit information

Concise reference information for the selected source and target units.

Inch (in)

Imperial

1 in = 0.0254 m

Definition: One international inch equals exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Usage: Common in the United States and for screens, hardware, and construction materials.

Centimeter (cm)

Metric

1 cm = 0.01 m

Definition: One centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter.
Usage: Common for body measurements, household objects, maps, and schoolwork.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in 1 inch?

1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters.

How do you convert inches to centimeters?

Multiply the value in inches by 2.54 to get centimeters. The formula is cm = in × 2.54.

What is 10 inches in centimeters?