Unit Converter

Convert From Inches to Centimeters and Vice Versa

Inches ↔ Centimeters

Type in either inches or centimeters — it’ll convert to the other automatically!


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🔄 Instant Inches ↔ Centimeters Conversion

Skip the guesswork! Instantly convert between inches and centimeters—perfect for carpentry, sewing, design, or science projects. Whether you're building a frame or tailoring clothes, get accurate results with just one click.

🔢 Quick Formula

Inches: centimeter × 2.54
centimeter: inches ÷ 2.54

📊 Conversion Table

Inches (in)Centimeters (cm)
0.10.254
0.51.27
12.54
25.08
512.70
1025.40
2050.80
50127.00

🧮 How to Convert

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 centimeter = 0.3937 inches
Example:
15 inches × 2.54 = 38.10 cm

📐 Visual Reference

"How long is 1 inch?"

  • Width of adult thumb
  • U.S. quarter coin
  • 2.5 paper clips laid end to end

    • 🎉 Fun Fact

  • AIn the Middle Ages, an inch was literally defined as the length of three barleycorns laid end-to-end.
  • A 6-foot person is approximately 183 cm tall.
  • A 12-inch pizza has a diameter of 30.48 cm.
  • A yardstick (36 inches) is 91.44 cm long.

    • ⚖️ Unit History

  • The inch dates back to the 7th century and was officially standardized in 1959.
  • The centimeter is based on the metric system established during the French Revolution for universal standardization.

    • 🏗️ Common Use Cases

    • 📐 Woodworking & carpentry
    • 🖼️ Photo framing & mat cutting
    • 📏 Sewing & pattern making
    • 🔬 Laboratory measurements