inch to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert inch [in] to centimeter [cm], or change ↔.
inch [in]
Definition: The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: The inch originated from ancient systems of measurement and was standardized in 1959 by international agreement as 2.54 cm.
CurrentUse: Inches are still commonly used in the United States and the UK for measuring lengths, particularly in manufacturing, engineering, and personal measurements (like height).
funfact: The inch is divided into 12 smaller units called 'lines' and has been used since ancient times for everything from architecture to everyday use.
centimeter [cm]
Definition: The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter (1 cm = 0.01 m).
Historyandorigin: The centimeter has been used in the metric system since its inception in the 18th century and remains a common unit of measurement for smaller objects and distances.
CurrentUse: Centimeters are widely used in daily life for measuring shorter distances, such as in clothing sizes, height, and small objects.
funfact: Centimeters are often used in countries that use the metric system for measuring human height, where people may measure height in centimeters rather than inches.
inch [in] to centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
| 1 inch [in] | 2.54 centimeter [cm] |
| 2 inch [in] | 5.08 centimeter [cm] |
| 3 inch [in] | 7.62 centimeter [cm] |
| 5 inch [in] | 12.7 centimeter [cm] |
| 10 inch [in] | 25.4 centimeter [cm] |
| 50 inch [in] | 127 centimeter [cm] |
| 100 inch [in] | 254 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000 inch [in] | 2540 centimeter [cm] |
| 10000 inch [in] | 25400 centimeter [cm] |
| 100000 inch [in] | 254000 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000000 inch [in] | 2540000 centimeter [cm] |
How to Convert inch to centimeter
1 inch [in] = 2.54 centimeter [cm]
1 centimeter [cm] = 0.3937007874 inch [in]
we use cross multiplication method
inch [in] → centimeter [cm]
1 → 2.54
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*2.54=1*x
by simplifying
x=3.81