Inches to CM Converter
Convert inches to centimeters instantly. Free bidirectional converter — type inches or cm and get the exact result. 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
1 in = 2.54 cm
Quick conversions
▶All Length units & factors
| Unit | Symbol | → mm |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | mm | 1 |
| Centimeters | cm | 10 |
| Decimeters | dm | 100 |
| Meters | m | 1000 |
| Kilometers | km | 1000000 |
| Inches | in | 25.4 |
| Feet | ft | 304.8 |
| Yards | yd | 914.4 |
| Miles | mi | 1609344 |
| Nautical Miles | nmi | 1852000 |
| Micrometers | μm | 0.001 |
Inches to CM Formula
cm = inches × 2.54
Where:
Worked Example: Convert 12 Inches to CM
A US letter-size page is 11 × 8.5 inches. What is 12 inches in centimeters?
Step 1: Apply the formula
cm = inches × 2.54
Step 2: Substitute 12 inches
cm = 12 × 2.54 = 30.48 cm
Result: 12 inches = 30.48 cm
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📋Last updated: October 2026
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