Whether you are converting clothing sizes and product dimensions to metric, converting Inch to Centimeter by hand is easy to get wrong. This free converter gives you an instant, exact answer — 1 in = 2.54 cm — and runs entirely in your browser.
How to convert Inch to Centimeter
To convert a value from in to cm, multiply it by the conversion factor 2.54. For example: 12.7 cm equals 5 × 2.54, and 127 cm equals 50 × 2.54.
Going the other way, use the Centimeter to Inch converter.
Inch to Centimeter conversion table
| Inch (in) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 254 |
Other length conversions
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Why use the HandyTools converter
Most unit converters upload your values to a server or bury you in ads. HandyTools performs the in-to-cm conversion locally on your device with instant bidirectional results — type in either box and both update at once. There is nothing to install, nothing to sign up for, and your numbers never leave your browser.