Converting from Inch (in) to Centimeter (cm)

What is Inch (in)

An inch (in) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is equal to 2.54 centimeters.

What is Centimeter (cm)

A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is commonly used in most countries around the world for measuring small distances.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from inches to centimeters, you can use the following formula:

Length in cm=Length in inches×2.54

Similarly, to convert from centimeters to inches, you can use the formula:

Length in in=Length in cm×0.3937008

Examples

1. Convert 15 inches to centimeters:

15 in=15×2.54=38.1 cm

2. Convert 4 centimeters to inches:

4 cm=4×0.3937008=1.574803 in

3. Convert 11 inches to centimeters:

11 in=11×2.54=27.94 cm

Conclusion

Use this page to perform conversions from inches to centimeters easily.