What is an Inch? An inch is a unit of length in the imperial system, defined as 1/12 of a foot. One inch is equal to approximately 2.54 centimeters.
What is a Centimeter? A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. One centimeter is 1/100th of a meter, or approximately 0.394 inches.
How to Use the Inches to Cm Converter
- Enter any length in inches into the first input field labeled “Inches”. You can enter a decimal value for fractional inches.
- Click the “Convert” button.
- The centimeter equivalent will display in the second field labeled “Centimeters”.
Inches to Centimeters Conversion Examples
Let’s delve into practical examples to illustrate how our Inches to Centimeters converter works:
- Example 1:
- Inches: 12
- Centimeters: [Calculation: 12 inches * 2.54 centimeters/inch = 30.48 centimeters]
- Result: 12 inches is equal to 30.48 centimeters.
- Example 2:
- Inches: 24
- Centimeters: [Calculation: 24 inches * 2.54 centimeters/inch = 60.96 centimeters]
- Result: 24 inches is equal to 60.96 centimeters.
- Example 3:
- Inches: 36
- Centimeters: [Calculation: 36 inches * 2.54 centimeters/inch = 91.44 centimeters]
- Result: 36 inches is equal to 91.44 centimeters.
Inches to Centimeters Sample Conversion Table
Here’s a sample conversion table showcasing common measurements in inches and their corresponding values in centimeters:
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 7 | 17.78 |
| 8 | 20.32 |
| 9 | 22.86 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 11 | 27.94 |
| 12 | 30.48 |
| 13 | 33.02 |
| 14 | 35.56 |
| 15 | 38.1 |
| 16 | 40.64 |
| 17 | 43.18 |
| 18 | 45.72 |
| 19 | 48.26 |
| 20 | 50.8 |