Convert inches to centimeters instantly. Enter a measurement in inches and get the exact value in centimeters — useful for screen sizes, tools, furniture and heights.
How to convert inches to cm
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so to convert inches to centimeters you multiply by 2.54.
Formula: centimeters = inches × 2.54
Example: A 15.6-inch laptop screen measures 15.6 × 2.54 = 39.62 cm diagonally. A height of 5 ft 9 in is 69 inches, and 69 × 2.54 = 175.26 cm.
| Inch | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 8 | 20.32 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 12 | 30.48 |
| 24 | 60.96 |
| 36 | 91.44 |
| 48 | 121.92 |
| 60 | 152.4 |
| 72 | 182.88 |
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