Inches to Centimeters Converter
Convert inches to centimeters instantly.
Standard length units
meters 2.54
centimeters 254
kilometers 0.0025
feet 8.333
yards 2.778
miles 0.0016
Fun comparisons
football fields 🏈~ 0.03
school buses 🚌~ 0.23
elephants 🐘~ 0.46
How to convert inches to centimeters
Enter your value in inches and see the result in centimeters instantly. The converter also shows fun real-world comparisons - like the height of famous buildings or the length of football fields - to help you picture the distance.
Inches are used in the US for screen sizes, paper sizes and height; centimeters are the standard in metric countries for the same everyday measurements.
Need the opposite direction? Convert centimeters to inches just as easily, or explore all our length conversions.
Common inches to centimeters conversions
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 100 | 254 |
| 500 | 1270 |
| 1000 | 2540 |
Frequently asked questions
1 inches equals 2.54 centimeters.
Multiply by 2.54. For example, 5 in = 12.7 cm.
6 inches is exactly 15.24 centimeters.
1 centimeters equals 0.393701 inches.
100 inches equals 254 centimeters.