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Follow these steps to convert given Inches value from Inches units to Centimeters units.
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Formula
To convert given length from Inches to Centimeters, use the following formula.
Centimeters = Inches * 2.54
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Inches to Centimeters Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Inches to Centimeters.
Inches (in)
Centimeters (cm)
0 in
0 cm
1 in
2.54cm
2 in
5.08cm
3 in
7.62cm
4 in
10.16cm
5 in
12.7cm
6 in
15.24cm
7 in
17.78cm
8 in
20.32cm
9 in
22.86cm
10 in
25.4cm
20 in
50.8cm
50 in
127 cm
100 in
254 cm
1000 in
2540 cm
10000 in
25400 cm
100000 in
254000 cm
Inches
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length used mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
The inch has origins in ancient times, originally based on the width of a human thumb. Its current definition, established in 1959, is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Inches are commonly used to measure smaller lengths and distances, such as screen sizes and fabric lengths. Despite the widespread adoption of the metric system, the inch remains in use in these countries.
Centimeters
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One centimeter is equivalent to 0.01 meters or approximately 0.3937 inches.
The centimeter is defined as one-hundredth of a meter, making it a convenient measurement for smaller lengths.
Centimeters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. They are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as height, width, and depth of objects, as well as in educational settings.
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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a premium 4K TV has a screen size of 55 inches.<br>Convert this screen size from inches to Centimeters.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in inches is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Inches)</sub></span> = 55</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from inches to centimeters is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Inches)</sub></span> × 2.54</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Inches)</sub> = 55</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>55</span> × 2.54</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = 139.7</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>55 in</strong> is equal to <strong>139.7 cm</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>139.7 cm</strong>, in centimeters.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a luxury car's alloy wheels have a diameter of 20 inches.<br>Convert this diameter from inches to Centimeters.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in inches is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Inches)</sub></span> = 20</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from inches to centimeters is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Inches)</sub></span> × 2.54</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Inches)</sub> = 20</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>20</span> × 2.54</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = 50.8</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>20 in</strong> is equal to <strong>50.8 cm</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>50.8 cm</strong>, in centimeters.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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