Convert Inches to Centimeters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. Multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
Inches to Centimeters table
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1000 in | 2,540 cm |
Inches to Centimeters in your head
Multiply by 5, then divide by 2.
That lands within 2% of the exact value.
10 in → 25 cm in your head, 25.4 cm exactly.
About these units
The inch (in) is an imperial unit of length & distance, equal to 0.0254 meters.
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length & distance, equal to 0.01 meters.
Going the other way, 1 centimeter = 0.39370079 inches. Length is the most converted quantity on the web. Whether you are reading a European recipe, buying timber in feet, or checking a running route in kilometres, this converter moves between every common metric, imperial and astronomical unit with full precision.
Frequently asked
- How many centimeters are in a inch?
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
- How do you convert inches to centimeters?
- Multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
- What is 10 in in cm?
- 10 in = 25.4 cm.