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Inches to Centimeters Converter.
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Quick answer
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54. So 10 in = 25.4 cm. The reverse: 1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches.
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1 in = 2.54 cm
1 in = 2.54 cm · category base: metre
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🔢 Quick reference
Inches to Centimeters conversion table.
in → 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 |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
cm → in
| 1 cm | 0.393701 in |
| 2 cm | 0.787402 in |
| 3 cm | 1.1811 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 10 cm | 3.93701 in |
| 20 cm | 7.87402 in |
| 25 cm | 9.84252 in |
| 50 cm | 19.685 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |
| 1,000 cm | 393.7 in |
❓ FAQ
in to cm FAQ.
How many centimeters are in a inch?
One inch equals 2.54 centimeters. So to convert, multiply the number of inches by 2.54. For instance, 10 inches = 25.4 centimeters.
How do I convert inches to centimeters?
Multiply the inch value by 2.54. Worked example: 10 in × 2.54 = 25.4 cm. To go the other way, divide by 2.54 (or multiply by 0.393701).
How many inches are in a centimeter?
One centimeter = 0.393701 inches. Inches are typically used for screen sizes, and everyday lengths in the US and UK, and centimeters for body measurements, height and everyday lengths in metric countries, so this reverse conversion comes up whenever you switch between the two systems.
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