Inches to Centimeters Converter
Convert between inches and centimeters for accurate length measurements
Length Measurement Calculator
Imperial unit (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
Metric unit (2.54 cm = 1 inch)
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: Centimeters = Inches × 2.54
Calculation: 0" × 2.54 = 0.00 cm
Reference: This is an exact conversion - 1 inch = exactly 2.54 centimeters
Common Conversions
| Inches | Centimeters | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.27 | Small screw |
| 1 | 2.54 | Thumb width |
| 2 | 5.08 | Credit card |
| 3 | 7.62 | Business card |
| 4 | 10.16 | Phone width |
| 6 | 15.24 | Ruler length |
| 8 | 20.32 | Tablet width |
| 10 | 25.4 | Standard ruler |
| 12 | 30.48 | 1 foot |
| 24 | 60.96 | 2 feet |
| 36 | 91.44 | 1 yard |
| 72 | 182.88 | 6 feet |
Quick Reference
Basic Conversions
1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact)
1 cm = 0.393701 inches
1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm
1 meter = 100 cm = 39.3701 inches
Common Objects
Credit card: 3.37" × 2.13"
Business card: 3.5" × 2"
A4 paper: 8.27" × 11.7"
Usage Tips
Design measurements
International shopping
Technical specifications
Length Scale Examples
Paper Clip
~1.25" (3.18 cm)
Credit Card
3.37" × 2.13" (8.56 × 5.41 cm)
Smartphone
~6" (15.24 cm) length
Letter Paper
8.5" × 11" (21.59 × 27.94 cm)
Understanding Inches and Centimeters Conversion
What are Inches and Centimeters?
Inches are part of the Imperial system commonly used in the United States, while centimeters are part of the metric system used worldwide. The exact conversion factor is 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
When to Use Each Unit
Use Inches For:
- • US construction and architecture
- • Screen sizes (TV, monitors)
- • Paper sizes in the US
- • Tools and hardware
Use Centimeters For:
- • International measurements
- • Scientific applications
- • European product specifications
- • Medical measurements
Conversion Formula
Centimeters = Inches × 2.54
Inches = Centimeters ÷ 2.54
Practical Examples
Screen Size Example
24-inch monitor = 24 × 2.54 = 60.96 cm
Height Example
6 feet = 72 inches = 182.88 cm
Paper Size Example
A4 paper = 21 × 29.7 cm = 8.27" × 11.7"
Detailed Conversion Table
Inches to Centimeters (Precise Values)
| Inches | Centimeters | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 0.635 | Small bolt |
| 1/2" | 1.27 | Coin thickness |
| 1" | 2.54 | Thumb width |
| 6" | 15.24 | Ruler length |
| 12" | 30.48 | 1 foot |
| 24" | 60.96 | Monitor size |
Centimeters to Inches (Common Values)
| Centimeters | Inches | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.394" | Fingernail width |
| 5 cm | 1.97" | Golf ball diameter |
| 10 cm | 3.94" | Phone width |
| 20 cm | 7.87" | Tablet width |
| 30 cm | 11.81" | Standard ruler |
| 100 cm | 39.37" | 1 meter |