Inches to Centimetres converter
1 in = 2.54 cm. Type a value in either box to convert instantly.
How to convert inches to centimetres
1 inch equals 2.54 centimetres. To convert inches to centimetres, multiply the value by 2.54. To go the other way, divide by 2.54 (1 cm = 0.393701 in).
The inch (in) is exactly 2.54 centimetres. There are 12 inches in a foot. The centimetre (cm) is one hundredth of a metre. In American English it is spelled “centimeter”.
Common conversions
- 6 inches in centimetres is 15.24 cm.
- 12 inches in centimetres is 30.48 cm.
- 24 inches in centimetres is 60.96 cm.
- 36 inches in centimetres is 91.44 cm.
in to cm conversion table
| Inches (in) | Centimetres (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 |
| 11 in | 27.94 cm |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
| 18 in | 45.72 cm |
| 24 in | 60.96 cm |
| 36 in | 91.44 cm |
| 48 in | 121.92 cm |
| 60 in | 152.4 cm |
| 72 in | 182.88 cm |
Questions and answers
How many centimetres are in one inch?
There are 2.54 centimetres in one inch.
How do I convert centimetres back to inches?
Multiply by 0.393701, or use the Centimetres to Inches converter.
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