Inch to Centimeters conversion
Our inch to centimeter(In to cm) conversion tool is a free converter that enables you to convert from inch to centimeter easily.
How to Convert inch to centimeter
To convert a inch measurement(In) to a centimeter measurement(cm), multiply the length by the conversion ratio. Since 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
What is the formula to convert from inch to centimeter?
centimeter=in * 2.54
Examples
Convert 5 inch to Centimeter
5 in = (5 * 2.54) = 12.7cm
Convert 10 inch to Centimeter
10 in = (10 * 2.54) = 25.4 cm
Convert 100 inch to Centimeter
100 in = (100 * 2.54) = 254cm
Inch
What is an Inch?
An inch (in) is a unit of length in the iminerial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
An inch can be abbreviated as in; for example, 1 Inch can be written as 1in.
What is the Inch used for?
The inch is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Centimeter
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.
Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1cm.
What is the centimeter used for?
The centimeter is used in all sorts of applications worldwide in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.
How to use our Inch to Centimeters converter (In to cm converter)
Follow these 3 simple steps to use our inch to centimeter converter
- Input the unit of inch you wish to convert
- Click on convert and watch this result display in the box below it
- Click Reset to reset the inch value
Inch to centimeter Conversion Table
| inch | centimeters |
|---|---|
| in | cm |