Inches to Centimeters
1 inch is 2.54 centimeters.
- To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
- Going the other way, 1 centimeter is 0.393701 inches.
- For example, 8 inches is 20.32 centimeters.
Conversion
Inches → Centimeters
20.32
8 inches equals this many centimeters
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| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.635 |
| 0.5 | 1.27 |
| 1 | 2.54 |
| 2 | 5.08 |
| 3 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 10.16 |
| 5 | 12.7 |
| 6 | 15.24 |
| 8 | 20.32 |
| 10 | 25.4 |
| 12 | 30.48 |
| 18 | 45.72 |
| 24 | 60.96 |
| 36 | 91.44 |
| 48 | 121.92 |
| 60 | 152.4 |
About inches and centimeters
Because the inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm, multiplying by 2.54 gives an exact result. Twelve inches (one foot) is 30.48 cm, a handy anchor for checking anything measured with a ruler.
Frequently asked questions
- How many centimeters are in a inch?
- There are 2.54 centimeters in one inch. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the number of inches by 2.54.
- How do I convert 8 inches to centimeters?
- Multiply 8 by 2.54: 8 inches is 20.32 centimeters.
- How many centimeters is a foot?
- Exactly 30.48 cm, since a foot is 12 inches and each inch is 2.54 cm.