Inches to Centimeters Converter
Convert inches to centimeters instantly with our free online calculator. Essential for international shipping, screen sizes, furniture dimensions, height measurements, and DIY projects.
Conversion Formula
| Conversion | Formula | Example |
|---|
| inches to cm | inches × 2.54 | 10 in = 25.4 cm |
| cm to inches | cm ÷ 2.54 | 25.4 cm = 10 in |
Quick Reference Table
| Inches | Centimeters | Common Use |
|---|
| 1 in | 2.54 cm | Small measurements |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm | Phone screen |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm | 1 foot / ruler |
| 24 in | 60.96 cm | Small monitor |
| 32 in | 81.28 cm | TV size |
| 55 in | 139.7 cm | Large TV |
| 72 in | 182.88 cm | 6 feet / door height |
Screen Size Conversions
| Diagonal (inches) | Diagonal (cm) | Device Type |
|---|
| 5.5" | 14 cm | Smartphone |
| 10.2" | 25.9 cm | Tablet |
| 13.3" | 33.8 cm | Laptop |
| 24" | 61 cm | Desktop monitor |
| 27" | 68.6 cm | Large monitor |
| 55" | 139.7 cm | Television |
| 65" | 165.1 cm | Large TV |
Height Conversion (Feet/Inches to cm)
| Height | Inches | Centimeters |
|---|
| 5'0" | 60" | 152.4 cm |
| 5'4" | 64" | 162.56 cm |
| 5'7" | 67" | 170.18 cm |
| 5'10" | 70" | 177.8 cm |
| 6'0" | 72" | 182.88 cm |
| 6'2" | 74" | 187.96 cm |
| 6'4" | 76" | 193.04 cm |
Conversion Code Example
``javascript
function inchesToCm(inches) {
return inches * 2.54;
}
function cmToInches(cm) {
return cm / 2.54;
}
function feetInchesToCm(feet, inches) {
return (feet * 12 + inches) * 2.54;
}
// Examples
console.log(inchesToCm(12)); // 30.48
console.log(feetInchesToCm(5, 10)); // 177.8
``
Paper Size Reference
| Size | Inches | Centimeters |
|---|
| Letter | 8.5" × 11" | 21.6 × 27.9 cm |
| Legal | 8.5" × 14" | 21.6 × 35.6 cm |
| A4 | 8.27" × 11.69" | 21 × 29.7 cm |
| A5 | 5.83" × 8.27" | 14.8 × 21 cm |
Fractional Inches to CM
| Fraction | Decimal | CM |
|---|
| 1/4" | 0.25" | 0.64 cm |
| 1/2" | 0.50" | 1.27 cm |
| 3/4" | 0.75" | 1.91 cm |
| 1/8" | 0.125" | 0.32 cm |
Use this converter for accurate length conversions between inches and centimeters.