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Convert Inches to Centimeters

Please provide values below to convert Inches [in] to Centimeters [cm].

Inches
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Centimeters
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How to Convert Inches to Centimeters

1 in = 2.54 cm

1 cm = 0.3937007874015748 in

Example: convert 10 in to cm: 10 in = 10 × 2.54 in = 25.4 in

Inches

Definition: An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.

History: The inch originates from medieval England, historically based on the width of a human thumb. It was later standardized to 2.54 cm and is widely used in carpentry, engineering, and everyday measurements.

Centimeters

Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined as 1/100 meters.

History: The centimeter is derived from the SI unit meter, with the prefix "centi-" indicating one hundredth of a meter. It was introduced with the metric system during the French Revolution to create a decimal-based system for easier conversions.

Inches to Centimeters Conversion Table

InchesCentimeters
0.01 in0.025400000000000002 cm
0.1 in0.254 cm
1 in2.54 cm
2 in5.08 cm
3 in7.62 cm
5 in12.7 cm
10 in25.4 cm
20 in50.8 cm
50 in127 cm
100 in254 cm
1000 in2540 cm

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