Inches to Centimeters

Convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm). Free, fast and easy to use.

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Result 25.4 cmCentimeters (cm)

How it works

One inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters. Multiply the number of inches by 2.54 to get centimeters — a 27-inch screen diagonal, for example, is 68.58 cm.

Formula

cm = in × 2.54

Worked examples

  • 27 in = 68.58 cm
  • 55 in = 139.7 cm
  • 6 in = 15.24 cm

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Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters is 1 inch?

Exactly 2.54 centimeters. The inch has been defined this way internationally since 1959.

How big is a 55-inch TV in cm?

Screen size is measured diagonally: 55 inches × 2.54 = 139.7 cm.

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Conversion table

Inches (in)Centimeters (cm)
1 in2.54 cm
2 in5.08 cm
3 in7.62 cm
4 in10.16 cm
5 in12.7 cm
6 in15.24 cm
8 in20.32 cm
10 in25.4 cm
12 in30.48 cm
15 in38.1 cm
20 in50.8 cm
24 in60.96 cm
27 in68.58 cm
32 in81.28 cm
40 in101.6 cm
43 in109.22 cm
50 in127 cm
55 in139.7 cm
65 in165.1 cm
75 in190.5 cm