Inches to CM Converter
Free inches to cm converter. Convert inches to centimeters instantly. Easy online tool for 1 inch to cm, 10 inch to cm, 3 inch to cm conversions. Accurate results with formula.
Inches to CM Converter
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Relationship Between Centimeters and Inches
The conversion between centimeters and inches is based on the exact relationship where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters in the metric system.
1" = 2.54 cm
To convert cm to inches, we need to divide the value in centimeters by 2.54.
For example: 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
Inch
What is an Inch (in)?
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 25.4 millimeters. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
Origin
The term "inch" comes from the Latin "uncia" (one-twelfth of a Roman foot). Early definitions were based on three barleycorns or the width of a human thumb.
Current Use
Inches are mainly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and for electronic components in Japan and other countries.
Centimeter
What is a Centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one hundredth of a meter (1 cm = 0.01 m).
History and Origin of the Centimeter
The centimeter is based on the SI unit meter, with the prefix "centi" indicating one hundredth. Metric prefixes range from 10^-18 to 10^18, with the meter as the base unit. Common prefixes include kilo-, mega-, giga-, centi-, milli-, micro-, and nano-.
Modern Applications of Centimeters
Centimeters are used worldwide (in metric countries) where smaller units than meters are needed. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside the United States, and they're essential in daily measurements, engineering, and scientific applications.
Inch to Centimeter Conversion Table
The conversion of inches to centimeters for certain values are provided below:
- Inches [in]
- Centimeters [cm]
- 0.001 in
- 0.0025 cm
- 0.01 in
- 0.0254 cm
- 0.1 in
- 0.254 cm
- 1 in
- 2.54 cm
- 2 in
- 5.08 cm
- 3 in
- 7.62 cm
- 4 in
- 10.16 cm
- 5 in
- 12.7 cm
- 6 in
- 15.24 cm
- 7 in
- 17.78 cm
- 8 in
- 20.32 cm
- 9 in
- 22.86 cm
- 10 in
- 25.4 cm
- 20 in
- 50.8 cm
- 30 in
- 76.2 cm
- 40 in
- 101.6 cm
- 50 in
- 127.0 cm
- 60 in
- 152.4 cm
- 70 in
- 177.8 cm
- 80 in
- 203.2 cm
- 90 in
- 228.6 cm
- 100 in
- 254.0 cm
- 1000 in
- 2540.0 cm
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