IN to CM Converter
Use this free online inches to cm converter tool to convert physical inches to centimeters. This converter bridges imperial and metric measurement systems. Essential for international design and print work.
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the inch value by 2.54 (since 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters). This is the standard conversion between imperial and metric systems.
Conversion Formula
cm = in × 2.54
For example, to convert 1 inch to centimeters, calculate 1 × 2.54 = 2.54cm. Similarly, 2 inches equals 5.08cm because 2 × 2.54 = 5.08.
IN to CM Converter Conversion Table
| IN | CM |
|---|---|
| 0.1in | 0.254cm |
| 0.25in | 0.635cm |
| 0.5in | 1.27cm |
| 0.75in | 1.905cm |
| 1in | 2.54cm |
| 1.5in | 3.81cm |
| 2in | 5.08cm |
| 3in | 7.62cm |
| 4in | 10.16cm |
| 5in | 12.7cm |
| 6in | 15.24cm |
| 8in | 20.32cm |
| 10in | 25.4cm |
| 12in | 30.48cm |
| 14in | 35.56cm |
| 16in | 40.64cm |
| 18in | 45.72cm |
What is IN?
Inches (in) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical inches, primarily used for print media. In web contexts, 1 inch equals 96 pixels based on the CSS specification. While rarely used for screen design, inches are essential for print stylesheets and ensuring accurate physical dimensions in printed documents.
What is CM?
Centimeters (cm) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and international contexts. In web contexts, 1cm equals approximately 37.8 pixels. While uncommon for screen design, centimeters are valuable for print stylesheets where physical dimensions matter.