How to convert inches to centimeters
- Take the value in inches.
- Use the formula centimeters = inches × 2.54.
- For example, 6.1 in is 15.49 cm.
About inches and centimeters
Multiply inches by 2.54 to get centimeters. The factor is exact by definition, so 10 inches is precisely 25.4 cm.
Screens, TVs, bike wheels, pipes and jeans are usually sized in inches even in countries that otherwise use the metric system, which makes this one of the most searched conversions.
Examples
- 6.1 in (a typical phone screen diagonal) is 15.49 cm
- 15.6 in (a common laptop screen) is 39.62 cm
- 55 in (a mid-size TV) is 139.7 cm
- 32 in (a jeans waist size) is 81.28 cm
Inches to centimeters chart
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 7 | 17.78 |
| 8 | 20.32 |
| 9 | 22.86 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 11 | 27.94 |
| 12 | 30.48 |
| 13 | 33.02 |
| 14 | 35.56 |
| 15 | 38.1 |
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 16 | 40.64 |
| 18 | 45.72 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 24 | 60.96 |
| 27 | 68.58 |
| 32 | 81.28 |
| 36 | 91.44 |
| 40 | 101.6 |
| 43 | 109.22 |
| 48 | 121.92 |
| 50 | 127 |
| 55 | 139.7 |
| 60 | 152.4 |
| 65 | 165.1 |
| 75 | 190.5 |