Inches to CM Converter - Free Online Tool

Convert inches to centimeters instantly. 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Fast, accurate conversion with adjustable precision. No signup, works offline.

Quick Reference

Inches	Centimeters
1"	2.54 cm
2"	5.08 cm
5"	12.7 cm
10"	25.4 cm
12"	30.48 cm
24"	60.96 cm
36"	91.44 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Multiply the number of inches by 2.54 to get centimeters. The formula is: cm = inches × 2.54. This is the exact conversion factor defined by international standards since 1959.

It's essential for international shopping (European clothing and shoe sizes), understanding product specifications from metric countries, setting up equipment with metric measurements, working with international building plans, and communicating measurements with people who use the metric system.

Before 1959, different countries had slightly different definitions of the inch. The 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement unified the definition worldwide: 1 international inch = exactly 2.54 centimeters. This made international trade and manufacturing standards consistent.

For most practical purposes (furniture, clothing), 1 decimal place is enough. For technical drawings and light manufacturing, use 2 decimal places. For precision engineering and scientific work, maintain 3-4 decimal places. The tool provides full precision that you can round as needed.

Convert everything to inches first, then multiply by 2.54. For example, 5 feet 9 inches = (5×12 + 9) = 69 inches × 2.54 = 175.26 cm. Or convert separately: (5×12×2.54) + (9×2.54) = 152.4 + 22.86 = 175.26 cm.

A 13-inch laptop screen is 33.02 cm. A 65-inch TV is 165.1 cm diagonal. A US letter paper (8.5×11 inches) is 21.59×27.94 cm. A 24-inch bicycle wheel is 60.96 cm in diameter. The iPhone 15 Pro Max at 6.7 inches is 17.02 cm tall.

Absolutely. This is a client-side tool that performs all calculations in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. The tool works completely offline, and your measurements remain on your device only.

This tool is designed for quick single conversions. For bulk conversions, use a spreadsheet with the formula =A1*2.54 for each row, or use our other batch conversion tools for large datasets.

Yes. While science globally uses metric (SI) units, many engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications in North America still use inches. Engineers routinely convert between systems when working with international partners, reviewing imported components, or following standards from different regions.

For rough estimates, remember: 1 inch ≈ 2.5 cm (it's actually 2.54). So multiply by 2.5 in your head: 4 inches ≈ 10 cm, 8 inches ≈ 20 cm, 12 inches (1 foot) ≈ 30 cm. For more accuracy, multiply by 2.5, then add 2% (e.g., 10 inches: 10×2.5 = 25, plus 2% = 25.5 cm; actual = 25.4 cm).

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