Convert measurements between inches and centimeters. View decimal results and approximate inch fractions for construction, design and measurement.
Convert inches to centimeters and centimeters to inches with precise results and fractional equivalents.
| in | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 12 | 30.48 |
| 24 | 60.96 |
The inch belongs to the imperial system, while the centimeter belongs to the metric system.
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the value by 2.54.
To convert centimeters to inches, divide the value by 2.54.
Main equivalence
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
One inch is exactly equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Multiply the inch value by 2.54.
Divide the centimeter value by 2.54.
The whole-number part is separated and the decimal part is rounded to a fraction such as 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 or 1/64.