Inches to Centimeters
Convert inches to centimeters instantly. 1 in = 2.54 cm. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert inches to centimeters
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
cm = in × 2.54
Inches to Centimeters conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 500 in | 1,270 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
What is a inch?
Exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.
What is a centimeter?
A hundredth of a metre. The everyday metric unit for body measurements and paper sizes.
The formula
cm = in × 2.54
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Inches to Centimeters
- Type the number of inches you want to convert.
- Read the result in centimeters straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked centimeters to inches page.
Inches to Centimeters — frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a inch?
One inch equals 2.54 cm. cm = in × 2.54
What is the formula to convert inches to centimeters?
The formula is cm = in × 2.54. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert centimeters back to inches?
Divide instead of multiplying: one centimeter is 0.3937007874 in. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this inches to centimeters free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
Last reviewed August 15, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error