Inches to Centimeters Converter

The online inches to cm tool converts any length specified in inches (in) to centimeters (cm). Since inch to cm conversion involves decimal value multiplication, this tool can be a quick reference to convert inches to cm.

An object's length or height is measured in both inches and centimeters. For instance, a person’s height is measured in centimeters. On the other hand, the heights of objects, especially electrical and electronic items, are measured in inches. You can use this tool to measure and convert inches to cm for easy reference.

Follow these simple steps to convert any value from inches to cm.

1. Enter the value in the input field to convert to inches. For instance, enter 5 if you wish to convert 5 inches to cm.
2. Click on the Convert button.
3. View the result rounded to two decimal places.

The standard metric measurement of 1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm.

1” = 2.54 cm

Using this formula, you can convert in values to cm.

Number of centimeters = Number of inches x 2.54

Let us see some examples of converting values in inches to cm.

2 inches = 5.08 cm

5 inches = 12.7 cm

20 inch = 50.8 cm

0.5 inch = 1.27 cm

1. You can quickly get the dimensions of electronic gadgets, furniture, etc. in cm when packing and moving.
2. Quickly convert and judge if a mobile, tablet, or laptop can fit inside your purse or bag.
3. Get the dimensions of a photo from inches to cm when framing and hanging on walls.
4. Free to use any number of times with no previous knowledge of metric measures.
5. Can be useful for students who are still not aware of the concept of decimal multiplication.