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The inch is a unit of length commonly used in American and British measurement systems. It is especially significant in industrial fields, architecture, carpentry, and design, where precise measurements are essential. Whether you're calculating dimensions for a project, converting international measurements, or simply curious about its equivalents, this calculation tool allows you to easily perform inch-to-cm and cm-to-inch conversions, making your task effortless.

Inch Calculation Tool
Operation Type
Length
inches (")
Length
cm
Inch - CM - MM - M Conversion Table
Inch ValueMeter ValueCM ValueMM Value
1 inches0.0254 m2.54 cm25.4 mm
2 inches0.0508 m5.08 cm50.8 mm
3 inches0.0762 m7.62 cm76.2 mm
4 inches0.1016 m10.16 cm101.6 mm
5 inches0.127 m12.7 cm127 mm
6 inches0.1524 m15.24 cm152.4 mm
7 inches0.1778 m17.78 cm177.8 mm
8 inches0.2032 m20.32 cm203.2 mm
9 inches0.2286 m22.86 cm228.6 mm
10 inches0.254 m25.4 cm254 mm
11 inches0.2794 m27.94 cm279.4 mm
12 inches0.3048 m30.48 cm304.8 mm
13 inches0.3302 m33.02 cm330.2 mm
14 inches0.3556 m35.56 cm355.6 mm
15 inches0.381 m38.1 cm381 mm
16 inches0.4064 m40.64 cm406.4 mm
17 inches0.4318 m43.18 cm431.8 mm
18 inches0.4572 m45.72 cm457.2 mm
19 inches0.4826 m48.26 cm482.6 mm
20 inches0.508 m50.8 cm508 mm
21 inches0.5334 m53.34 cm533.4 mm
22 inches0.5588 m55.88 cm558.8 mm
23 inches0.5842 m58.42 cm584.2 mm
24 inches0.6096 m60.96 cm609.6 mm
25 inches0.635 m63.5 cm635 mm
26 inches0.6604 m66.04 cm660.4 mm
27 inches0.6858 m68.58 cm685.8 mm
28 inches0.7112 m71.12 cm711.2 mm
29 inches0.7366 m73.66 cm736.6 mm
30 inches0.762 m76.2 cm762 mm
31 inches0.7874 m78.74 cm787.4 mm
32 inches0.8128 m81.28 cm812.8 mm
33 inches0.8382 m83.82 cm838.2 mm
34 inches0.8636 m86.36 cm863.6 mm
35 inches0.889 m88.9 cm889 mm
36 inches0.9144 m91.44 cm914.4 mm
37 inches0.9398 m93.98 cm939.8 mm
38 inches0.9652 m96.52 cm965.2 mm
39 inches0.9906 m99.06 cm990.6 mm
40 inches1.016 m101.6 cm1016 mm
41 inches1.0414 m104.14 cm1041.4 mm
42 inches1.0668 m106.68 cm1066.8 mm
43 inches1.0922 m109.22 cm1092.2 mm
44 inches1.1176 m111.76 cm1117.6 mm
45 inches1.143 m114.3 cm1143 mm
46 inches1.1684 m116.84 cm1168.4 mm
47 inches1.1938 m119.38 cm1193.8 mm
48 inches1.2192 m121.92 cm1219.2 mm
49 inches1.2446 m124.46 cm1244.6 mm
50 inches1.27 m127 cm1270 mm
51 inches1.2954 m129.54 cm1295.4 mm
52 inches1.3208 m132.08 cm1320.8 mm
53 inches1.3462 m134.62 cm1346.2 mm
54 inches1.3716 m137.16 cm1371.6 mm
55 inches1.397 m139.7 cm1397 mm
56 inches1.4224 m142.24 cm1422.4 mm
57 inches1.4478 m144.78 cm1447.8 mm
58 inches1.4732 m147.32 cm1473.2 mm
59 inches1.4986 m149.86 cm1498.6 mm
60 inches1.524 m152.4 cm1524 mm
61 inches1.5494 m154.94 cm1549.4 mm
62 inches1.5748 m157.48 cm1574.8 mm
63 inches1.6002 m160.02 cm1600.2 mm
64 inches1.6256 m162.56 cm1625.6 mm
65 inches1.651 m165.1 cm1651 mm
66 inches1.6764 m167.64 cm1676.4 mm
67 inches1.7018 m170.18 cm1701.8 mm
68 inches1.7272 m172.72 cm1727.2 mm
69 inches1.7526 m175.26 cm1752.6 mm
70 inches1.778 m177.8 cm1778 mm
71 inches1.8034 m180.34 cm1803.4 mm
72 inches1.8288 m182.88 cm1828.8 mm
73 inches1.8542 m185.42 cm1854.2 mm
74 inches1.8796 m187.96 cm1879.6 mm
75 inches1.905 m190.5 cm1905 mm
76 inches1.9304 m193.04 cm1930.4 mm
77 inches1.9558 m195.58 cm1955.8 mm
78 inches1.9812 m198.12 cm1981.2 mm
79 inches2.0066 m200.66 cm2006.6 mm
80 inches2.032 m203.2 cm2032 mm
81 inches2.0574 m205.74 cm2057.4 mm
82 inches2.0828 m208.28 cm2082.8 mm
83 inches2.1082 m210.82 cm2108.2 mm
84 inches2.1336 m213.36 cm2133.6 mm
85 inches2.159 m215.9 cm2159 mm
86 inches2.1844 m218.44 cm2184.4 mm
87 inches2.2098 m220.98 cm2209.8 mm
88 inches2.2352 m223.52 cm2235.2 mm
89 inches2.2606 m226.06 cm2260.6 mm
90 inches2.286 m228.6 cm2286 mm
91 inches2.3114 m231.14 cm2311.4 mm
92 inches2.3368 m233.68 cm2336.8 mm
93 inches2.3622 m236.22 cm2362.2 mm
94 inches2.3876 m238.76 cm2387.6 mm
95 inches2.413 m241.3 cm2413 mm
96 inches2.4384 m243.84 cm2438.4 mm
97 inches2.4638 m246.38 cm2463.8 mm
98 inches2.4892 m248.92 cm2489.2 mm
99 inches2.5146 m251.46 cm2514.6 mm
100 inches2.54 m254 cm2540 mm
101 inches2.5654 m256.54 cm2565.4 mm
102 inches2.5908 m259.08 cm2590.8 mm
103 inches2.6162 m261.62 cm2616.2 mm
104 inches2.6416 m264.16 cm2641.6 mm
105 inches2.667 m266.7 cm2667 mm
106 inches2.6924 m269.24 cm2692.4 mm
107 inches2.7178 m271.78 cm2717.8 mm
108 inches2.7432 m274.32 cm2743.2 mm
109 inches2.7686 m276.86 cm2768.6 mm
110 inches2.794 m279.4 cm2794 mm
111 inches2.8194 m281.94 cm2819.4 mm
112 inches2.8448 m284.48 cm2844.8 mm
113 inches2.8702 m287.02 cm2870.2 mm
114 inches2.8956 m289.56 cm2895.6 mm
115 inches2.921 m292.1 cm2921 mm
116 inches2.9464 m294.64 cm2946.4 mm
117 inches2.9718 m297.18 cm2971.8 mm
118 inches2.9972 m299.72 cm2997.2 mm
119 inches3.0226 m302.26 cm3022.6 mm
120 inches3.048 m304.8 cm3048 mm
121 inches3.0734 m307.34 cm3073.4 mm
122 inches3.0988 m309.88 cm3098.8 mm
123 inches3.1242 m312.42 cm3124.2 mm
124 inches3.1496 m314.96 cm3149.6 mm
125 inches3.175 m317.5 cm3175 mm
126 inches3.2004 m320.04 cm3200.4 mm
127 inches3.2258 m322.58 cm3225.8 mm
128 inches3.2512 m325.12 cm3251.2 mm
129 inches3.2766 m327.66 cm3276.6 mm
130 inches3.302 m330.2 cm3302 mm
131 inches3.3274 m332.74 cm3327.4 mm
132 inches3.3528 m335.28 cm3352.8 mm
133 inches3.3782 m337.82 cm3378.2 mm
134 inches3.4036 m340.36 cm3403.6 mm
135 inches3.429 m342.9 cm3429 mm
136 inches3.4544 m345.44 cm3454.4 mm
137 inches3.4798 m347.98 cm3479.8 mm
138 inches3.5052 m350.52 cm3505.2 mm
139 inches3.5306 m353.06 cm3530.6 mm
140 inches3.556 m355.6 cm3556 mm
141 inches3.5814 m358.14 cm3581.4 mm
142 inches3.6068 m360.68 cm3606.8 mm
143 inches3.6322 m363.22 cm3632.2 mm
144 inches3.6576 m365.76 cm3657.6 mm
145 inches3.683 m368.3 cm3683 mm
146 inches3.7084 m370.84 cm3708.4 mm
147 inches3.7338 m373.38 cm3733.8 mm
148 inches3.7592 m375.92 cm3759.2 mm
149 inches3.7846 m378.46 cm3784.6 mm

What is an Inch?

An inch is a unit of length widely used in American and British cultures. It is typically abbreviated as "in" or symbolized by double prime marks (″). Originating from older systems of measurement, the inch remains a standard for measuring dimensions such as screen sizes, furniture, and industrial materials. Its prevalence makes it an essential unit in global trade and manufacturing.

How Many Centimeters is 1 Inch?

One inch is approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters. This relationship was officially standardized in 1959 and is now used globally for accurate conversions. To remember this easily, think of 1 inch as slightly more than 2.5 centimeters.

For those working with millimeters and meters:

  • 1 inch = 25.4 mm
  • 1 inch = 0.0254 m

Why Use an Inch Calculator?

Manual conversions can sometimes lead to rounding errors, especially when working with large numbers or requiring precision. An inch calculator simplifies this process, ensuring accurate and instant results, which are particularly useful in industries like engineering, tailoring, and construction.

Inch Calculation Examples

  • Example 1: If a board is 30 cm long, to convert this length to inches:
    30 cm ÷ 2.54 ≈ 11.81 inches
  • Example 2: If an object is 20 inches wide, to convert this width into centimeters:
    20 inches × 2.54 = 50.8 cm
  • Example 3: To find how many millimeters are in 5 inches, multiply by 25.4:
    5 inches × 25.4 = 127 mm
  • Example 4: For a measurement of 100 mm, convert to inches by dividing by 25.4:
    100 mm ÷ 25.4 ≈ 3.94 inches

Common Uses of Inches

  • Display Screens: TV, monitor, and smartphone sizes are measured in inches.
  • Furniture: Sofa lengths, table dimensions, and bed sizes often use inches.
  • Tailoring: Clothing dimensions, especially in the U.S., are measured in inches.
  • Construction: Blueprints and materials like wood or piping use inch measurements.
How can I convert inches to centimeters quickly?
To convert inches to centimeters, simply multiply the value in inches by 2.54. For example, 10 inches × 2.54 = 25.4 cm.
One inch is equal to 25.4 millimeters. This is often used in industries requiring precise measurements.
>Divide the number of centimeters by 2.54. For example, 50 cm ÷ 2.54 ≈ 19.69 inches.
Inches are part of the Imperial system, widely used in the U.S. and UK. Although the metric system is global, many industries and cultural practices still prefer inches due to familiarity and established standards.
Yes! The inch calculator can handle fractional measurements such as 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 of an inch, converting them accurately to centimeters or millimeters.
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