Please provide values below to convert inch [in] to centimeter [cm], or vice versa.
How to use the Inches to Cm Converter?
To use an inches to centimeters converter, simply enter the length in inches into the converter tool, and it will display the equivalent length in centimeters.
The formula to convert inches to centimeters is:
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the length in inches by 2.54.
Examples:
The formula to convert centimeters to inches is:
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches
To convert centimeters to inches, divide the length in centimeters by 2.54 or multiply by 0.3937.
Examples:
The inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 1/12 of a foot or 1/36 of a yard.
The centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
How many centimeters are in an inch?
There are 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch.
What are the most common inches to cm conversions?
How to convert 10 inches to centimeters?
To convert 10 inches to centimeters, multiply 10 by 2.54: 10 × 2.54 = 25.4 cm
Which countries use inches?
The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar (also known as Burma) are the only countries that still use the imperial system, which includes units such as inches, feet, yards, and miles.
Which countries use centimeters?
Most countries, including Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia, use the metric system, which includes centimeters, meters, and kilometers.
| Inches (") | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.0254000 cm |
| 1/64 in | 0.0396875 cm |
| 1/32 in | 0.0793750 cm |
| 1/16 in | 0.15875 cm |
| 0.1 in | 0.2540 cm |
| 1/8 in | 0.3175 cm |
| 1/4 in | 0.635 cm |
| 1/2 in | 1.27 cm |
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm |
| 3 in | 7.62 cm |
| 4 in | 10.16 cm |
| 5 in | 12.70 cm |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm |
| 7 in | 17.78 cm |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 9 in | 22.86 cm |
| 10 in | 25.40 cm |
| 20 in | 50.80 cm |
| 30 in | 76.20 cm |
| 40 in | 101.60 cm |
| 50 in | 127.00 cm |
| 60 in | 152.40 cm |
| 70 in | 177.80 cm |
| 80 in | 203.20 cm |
| 90 in | 228.60 cm |
| 100 in | 254.00 cm |
How many inches is 20 cm?
To convert cm to inches, we divide the number of cm by 2.54.
20/2.54 = 7.87402
Therefore, 7.87402 inches = 20 cm.