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1 Inches in Centimetres

1 in equals 2.54 cm. Convert any other value below — it updates as you type.

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1 in = 2.54 cm
The answer
2.54
Centimetres

Formula: centimetres = inches × 2.54 · Full converter: Inches to Centimetres →

InchesCentimetres
1 in2.54 cm
5 in12.7 cm
10 in25.4 cm
12 in30.48 cm
24 in60.96 cm
36 in91.44 cm

About this tool

The conversion uses the formula centimetres = inches × 2.54, so 1 in works out to exactly 2.54 cm (shown to 10 significant digits).

Need a different value, or the reverse direction? The full Inches to Centimetres converter handles any number, and the table above covers the values people ask for most.

How to use it

  1. The answer is at the top: 1 in = 2.54 cm.
  2. To convert a different value, type it in the box — the result updates live.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Inches in Centimetres?

1 in = 2.54 cm.

How do I convert Inches to Centimetres?

Use the formula: centimetres = inches × 2.54.

Is the result exact?

The factor is an exact international definition; the display rounds only beyond 10 significant digits.

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