Inch to centimeter conversion
1 Inch in CM
How many centimeters is 1 inch?
1 inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Exact result using 1 inch = 2.54 cm
25.4 mm0.0254 m
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Decimals and fractions work, for example 1.5, 1/2, or 1 1/2.
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Fractions
1 in = 2.54 cm
1 in × 2.54 = 2.54 cm
Decimal inches1 in
Feet + inches0 ft 1 in
Nearest 1/16 inch1"
Conversion formula
Multiply the length in inches by 2.54:
1 × 2.54 = 2.54 cm
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Other units for 1 inch
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Centimeters | 2.54 cm |
| Millimeters | 25.4 mm |
| Meters | 0.0254 m |
Nearby published conversions
| Inches | Centimeters | Millimeters |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 inches in cm | 1.27 cm | 12.7 mm |
| 0.75 inches in cm | 1.905 cm | 19.05 mm |
| 1 inch | 2.54 cm | 25.4 mm |
| 1.25 inches in cm | 3.175 cm | 31.75 mm |
| 1.5 inches in cm | 3.81 cm | 38.1 mm |
Reverse conversion
| Direction | Value |
|---|---|
| This page | 1 inch = 2.54 cm |
| Reverse page | 2.54 cm in inches |