Easily convert unit of length from Inches (in) to Centimeters (cm) using this advanced inch to cm conversion calculator.
Inches (in)
The inch or inches is a unit of length in the imperial and customary measurement systems of the United Kingdom and the United States. It is one-twelfth of a yard or one-twelfth of a foot. The word inch is derived from the Roman uncia (“twelfth”) and is sometimes used to translate similar units in other measurement systems, which are usually understood to be derived from the width of the human thumb.
Centimeters (cm)
In the metric system, a centimetre or centimetres (SI symbol cm) is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre, centi being the SI prefix for a factor of 1/100. In the now-deprecated centimetre–gram–second (CGS) system of units, the centimetre was the base unit of length.
How do You Convert inches to centimeters?
The method to convert in to cm is very simple. Simple way to do inch to cm conversion is by multiplying the inches (length) value by 2.54
Examples on inch to cm Conversion
Step by Step procedure to convert inches to centimeters
#1. Convert 24 inch to cm
1 in = 2.54 cm
So, 24 in = 24 x 2.54 = 60.96 cm
#2. Convert 100 inches to centimeter
1 in = 2.54 cm
So, 100 in = 100 x 2.54 = 254 cm
inch to cm Conversion Table
| Inches (in) | Centimeter (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 |
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