Inch to Centimeter Converter
How to Convert Inches to Centimeters
To convert from inches to centimeters, use the following factor:
1 Inch = 0.393701 Centimeter
Example:
15 inches = 15 × 0.393701 Centimeter = 5.905512 Centimeter
Inch to Centimeter Conversion Table
| Inch | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Inch | 0.003937 Centimeter |
| 0.1 Inch | 0.03937 Centimeter |
| 1 Inch | 0.393701 Centimeter |
| 2 Inch | 0.787402 Centimeter |
| 5 Inch | 1.968504 Centimeter |
| 10 Inch | 3.937008 Centimeter |
| 20 Inch | 7.874016 Centimeter |
| 50 Inch | 19.685039 Centimeter |
| 100 Inch | 39.370079 Centimeter |
| 1,000 Inch | 393.700787 Centimeter |
Inch0.01
Centimeter0.003937
Inch0.1
Centimeter0.03937
Inch1
Centimeter0.393701
Inch2
Centimeter0.787402
Inch5
Centimeter1.968504
Inch10
Centimeter3.937008
Inch20
Centimeter7.874016
Inch50
Centimeter19.685039
Inch100
Centimeter39.370079
Inch1,000
Centimeter393.700787
Inch Definition
A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
History/Origin
Derived from the Latin 'uncia' (one-twelfth), referring to one-twelfth of a Roman foot.
Current Use
Primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the UK.
Centimeter Definition
A unit of length in the SI system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
Based on the meter, the 'centi' prefix denotes one hundredth.
Current Use
Commonly used for everyday measurements.