Inches to Cm (Inches to Centimeter) Converter

1 In is equal to 2.540 cm

Convert Inch to Centimeter

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Inches to cm calculation is one of the most widely used conversions for different purposes. It might appear difficult during your first attempt, but once you go through this Inches to Centimeter calculator thoroughly, you will easily understand the conversion method. 

The Inch to Centimeter Calculator tool uses the automated conversion technique which functions on the standard formula of inches to centimeters conversion.

But, before going right ahead and using the inch to centimeter conversion calculator, it is indeed a necessity for you to have a basic understanding of the inches to centimeters conversion concept. This will make using the conversion calculator a much easier process. 

Inchs to Centimeter Table

Inchs [in]Centimeter [cm]
0.01 inche0.0254 cm
0.1 inche0.254 cm
1 inche2.54 cm
2 inche5.08 cm
3 inche7.62 cm
5 inche12.7 cm
10 inche25.4 cm
20 inche50.8 cm
50 inche127 cm
100 inche254 cm
1000 inche2540 cm

How to Use the Inches to CM Calculator? 

The calculation of Inches to centimeters often looks tedious if you do it manually, especially without the formula in hand. However, using CollegeDekho’s Inch to Centimeter Calculator, you can make the conversion in just the blink of an eye. What do you need to do? Just enter the value that you wish to convert in the inches box. The calculator will automatically calculate and convert the value into centimeters and display it in the centimeters box. Now, is that not simple?

Here are the simple steps to convert:

Step 1: Insert the inch unit in the inches box to convert 
Step 2: Click on “Convert” 
Step 3: Result of conversion of inches to centimeters will be shown in the centimeters box 

What is an Inch?

Inch is the unit of linear measurement which is used in the British imperial system and the United States customary system of measurement. It is equivalent to 1/12th of a foot. It is used to measure the length of an object in the metric system. One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters of 25.4 millimeters. The abbreviation for inch is ‘in’. 

(For example, 12in = 12 inches)

What is Centimeter? 

Centimeter is a measure of length in the metric system. It is a part of the CGS or the Centimeter-Gram-Second system of measurement. One centimeter is equal to 0.01 meters or 10 millimeters. The abbreviation of centimeter is cm. 

(For example, 12cm = 12 centimeters)

Formula to Convert Inch to Centimeter

One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters approximately. 

1 in = 2.54 cm 

This means that if you need to convert any value from inches to centimeters, you will need to multiply that value of inch with 2.54 centimeters. 

Similarly, we can convert centimeters to inches in the following manner:

We know, 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 cm.

Therefore, 1 cm = 1 / 2.54

1 cm  = 0.393701 inches

The following examples will be instrumental in understanding the inch-to-centimeter conversion in a much easier way:

Example to Convert Inches to CM

I: To convert 10 inches to centimeters, you have to multiply 10 by 2.54.

10 inches = 10 X 2.54 centimeters 

Thus, 10 inches = 25.4 centimeters

 

II: To convert 50 inches to centimeters, you have to multiply 50 by 2.54.

50 inches = 50 X 2.54 centimeters 

Thus, 50 inches = 127 centimeters

 

III: To convert 6 inches to centimeters, you have to multiply 6 by 2.54.

6 inches = 6 X 2.54 centimeters 

Thus, 6 inches = 15.24 centimeters

 

IV. To convert 4 inches to centimeters, you have to multiply 4 by 2.54.

4 inches = 4 X 2.54 centimeters 

Thus, 6 inches = 10.16 centimeters

 

V. To convert 13 inches to centimeters, you have to multiply 13 by 2.54.

13 inches = 13 X 2.54 centimeters 

Thus, 13 inches = 33.02 centimeters

Inch to Centimeter Conversion Table

Inch ( In )

Centimeter ( cm )

Inches to Cm (Inches to Centimeter) Converter

0.01In

0.025 cm

0.01 In is equal to 0.025 cm

0.1In

0.254 cm

0.1 In is equal to 0.254 cm

1In

2.540 cm

1 In is equal to 2.540 cm

2In

5.080 cm

2 In is equal to 5.080 cm

3In

7.620 cm

3 In is equal to 7.620 cm

4In

10.160 cm

4 In is equal to 10.160 cm

5In

12.700 cm

5 In is equal to 12.700 cm

6In

15.240 cm

6 In is equal to 15.240 cm

7In

17.780 cm

7 In is equal to 17.780 cm

8In

20.320 cm

8 In is equal to 20.320 cm

9In

22.860 cm

9 In is equal to 22.860 cm

10In

25.400 cm

10 In is equal to 25.400 cm

20In

50.800 cm

20 In is equal to 50.800 cm

30In

76.200 cm

30 In is equal to 76.200 cm

40In

101.600 cm

40 In is equal to 101.600 cm

50In

127 cm

50 In is equal to 127 cm

60In

152.400 cm

60 In is equal to 152.400 cm

70In

177.800 cm

70 In is equal to 177.800 cm

80In

203.200 cm

80 In is equal to 203.200 cm

90In

228.600 cm

90 In is equal to 228.600 cm

100In

254 cm

100 In is equal to 254 cm

FAQs

1 inch is equivalent to how many centimeters?

1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters approximately (1in = 2.54 centimeters).

How many centimeters are there in 25 inches?

25 inches in centimeters is approximately equal to 25 X 2.54 centimeters which is 63.5 centimeters. 

Is the inch metric system still in use today?

Yes, the inch metric system is still in use today in the British imperial system and the United States customary system of measurement. 

What can we measure using the inch unit?

An inch unit is a unit of linear measurement used to measure the length, breadth, height and distance of objects. 

What is the formula to convert from inch to centimeter?

The standard formula used to convert from inches to centimeters is to multiply the required value of inch with 2.54 centimeter. 

Centimeter = Inch X 2.54 

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