Length Converter
Metric and imperial distances.
1 inch = 2.54 cm. Enter any value to convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm), or use the table below for common values.
cm = in × 2.54
Example: 10 in = 25.4 cm. To convert the other way, use in = cm × 0.3937007874.
Quick mental estimate: multiply by about 2.5.
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm |
| 7 in | 17.78 cm |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 9 in | 22.86 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 15 in | 38.1 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 25 in | 63.5 cm |
| 30 in | 76.2 cm |
| 40 in | 101.6 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 75 in | 190.5 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 250 in | 635 cm |
| 500 in | 1,270 cm |
| 1,000 in | 2,540 cm |
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters (international agreement of 1959). It is used in the US and UK for screen sizes, lumber, fasteners and body height.
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is used for body height, clothing sizes and everyday objects in almost every country outside the United States.
Use the formula cm = in × 2.54. For example, 10 in = 25.4 cm.
1 in = 2.54 cm.
Use in = cm × 0.3937007874. 1 cm = 0.3937007874 in.