Inches and Cm Length Converter

Inches to Cm Converter

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Inches to cm cm to Inches

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An Inches to Centimeters Converter is an essential tool for converting between imperial and metric length units. This conversion is critical in:

• International trade (product dimensions)
• Engineering & manufacturing (technical drawings)
• Health & fitness (height measurements)
• DIY & construction (precise measurements)
• Education (STEM applications)

Key Conversion Factors

• 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact definition since 1959)
• 1 cm ≈ 0.393701 inches

Conversion Formulas

1. Inches to Centimeters

$$\text{cm}=\text{inches}\times 2.54$$

Example:
Convert 12 inches to cm:

$$12\times 2.54=30.48\text{ cm}$$

2. Centimeters to Inches

$$\text{inches}=\frac{\text{cm}}{2.54}\text{or}\text{cm}\times 0.393701$$

Example:
Convert 50 cm to inches:

$$\frac{50}{2.54}=19.685\text{ inches}$$

Conversion Table (Common Values)

Inches to Centimeters

Inches	Centimeters
1"	2.54 cm
2"	5.08 cm
3"	7.62 cm
6"	15.24 cm
12"	30.48 cm
18"	45.72 cm
24"	60.96 cm
36"	91.44 cm

Centimeters to Inches

cm	Inches
5	1.9685"
10	3.937"
15	5.9055"
20	7.874"
30	11.811"
50	19.685"
100	39.3701"
150	59.0551"