Inch to Centimeter Converter
1 in = 2.54 cm — convert instantly with formula and table.
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Quick answer: one inch equals 2.54 centimeters. So to convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54.
How to convert inches to centimeters
centimeters = inches × 2.54
The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters since 1959. Screen sizes worldwide are still quoted in inches, making it one of the most-converted units on the internet.
The centimeter, one hundredth of a meter, is the everyday small unit of the metric world: body height, clothing measurements and school rulers all speak in centimeters.
Inch to Centimeter conversion table
| Inch (in) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.0254 cm |
| 0.1 in | 0.254 cm |
| 0.25 in | 0.635 cm |
| 0.4 in | 1.016 cm |
| 0.75 in | 1.905 cm |
| 1.25 in | 3.175 cm |
| 1.75 in | 4.445 cm |
| 2.5 in | 6.35 cm |
| 3.5 in | 8.89 cm |
| 4.5 in | 11.43 cm |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
| 14 in | 35.56 cm |
| 16 in | 40.64 cm |
| 18 in | 45.72 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 24 in | 60.96 cm |
| 26 in | 66.04 cm |
| 30 in | 76.2 cm |
| 35 in | 88.9 cm |
| 45 in | 114.3 cm |
| 55 in | 139.7 cm |
| 65 in | 165.1 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 85 in | 215.9 cm |
| 95 in | 241.3 cm |
| 110 in | 279.4 cm |
| 125 in | 317.5 cm |
| 175 in | 444.5 cm |
| 250 in | 635 cm |
| 350 in | 889 cm |
| 450 in | 1,143 cm |
| 600 in | 1,524 cm |
| 750 in | 1,905 cm |
| 900 in | 2,286 cm |
| 1,500 in | 3,810 cm |
| 2,500 in | 6,350 cm |
| 10,000 in | 25,400 cm |
Need the opposite direction? Use the Centimeter to Inch converter, or read our complete guide to length conversions for every formula in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one inch?
One inch equals 2.54 centimeters. Multiply any inch value by 2.54 to get centimeters.
What is 10 inches in centimeters?
10 inches equal 25.4 centimeters (10 × 2.54).
Is the inch to centimeter conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (2.54) is based on the internationally agreed definitions of both units, so results are exact up to rounding of the final decimal places.
Is my data stored when I use this converter?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, logged or stored.