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Centimeters = Inches × 2.54
An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary measurement systems. It is commonly used in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada to measure height, screen sizes, furniture, and small objects.
A centimeters (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is widely used around the world for measuring everyday objects, body dimensions, and distances in science and education.
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | 38.1 |
| 20 | 50.8 |
| 25 | 63.5 |
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in one inch.
Yes. The conversion factor of 2.54 is defined by international agreement.
Inches are part of the imperial system, historically used in the US and UK.
Imagine a standard ruler: one inch on the ruler equals 2.54 centimeters on the metric side. This visual comparison helps understand how inches relate to centimeters in real life.