Inches to CM converter
cm = inches × 2.54. Multiply by 2.54 exactly. A 12-inch ruler is 30.48 cm.
12.7 cm
5 in = 12.7 cm
5 inch in every length unit
millimetre127 mm
centimetre12.7 cm
metre0.127 m
kilometre0.000127 km
foot0.41666667 ft
yard0.13888889 yd
mile0.0000789141 mi
nautical mile0.0000685745 nmi
micrometre127,000 µm
Inches to CM chart
| inch (in) | centimetre (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 8 | 20.32 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 12 | 30.48 |
| 24 | 60.96 |
| 36 | 91.44 |
| 60 | 152.4 |
How to convert inches to cm
Formula: cm = inches × 2.54
Worked example: 5 in → 12.7 cm.
Multiply by 2.54 exactly. A 12-inch ruler is 30.48 cm.
Need another unit? The length converter handles every length unit, and the reverse conversion is cm to inches.
Questions people ask
How many centimetres are in one inch?
One inch is 2.54 centimetres.
What is the formula for inches to cm?
cm = inches × 2.54. Multiply by 2.54 exactly. A 12-inch ruler is 30.48 cm.
What is 5 in in cm?
5 in = 12.7 cm.