How to convert inches to centimeters
Multiply the number of inches by 2.54:
centimeters = inches × 2.54
Going the other way, 1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches, so divide centimeters by 2.54 (or multiply by 0.393701) to get inches.
Example: 25 inches × 2.54 = 63.5 centimeters.
Inches to centimeters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 254 |
| 500 | 1,270 |
| 1,000 | 2,540 |
About these units
Inch (in) and centimeter (cm) are both units of length. Metric length units are based on the meter; US customary units (inch, foot, yard, mile) are defined in terms of it — an inch is exactly 25.4 mm.
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