Inch to Centimeter Converter
About Inch
The inch was originally defined as the width of a man's thumb. It was standardized to equal exactly 2.54 cm in 1959.
This conversion is essential for international shopping, clothing sizes, screen sizes, and technical specifications.
Example: 1 inch ≈ 2.54000 centimeter
About Centimeter
The 2.54 cm per inch conversion factor is exact by definition, not an approximation.
Electronics, textiles, automotive, and consumer goods industries regularly use inch to centimeter conversions.
Example: 1 centimeter ≈ 0.39370 inch
Conversion Formula
Centimeter = Inch × 2.54000
Example: For 5 inch, 5 × 2.54000 = 12.7000 centimeter
Common Inch to Centimeter Conversions
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Understanding Inch to Centimeter Conversion
Convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm) accurately. 1 inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters by international definition.
Converting inch to centimeter is straightforward: multiply by approximately 2.54000. For precision:
- 1 inch = 2.5400 centimeter
- 5 inch = 12.7000 centimeter
- 10 inch = 25.4000 centimeter
- 100 inch = 254.0000 centimeter
This tool simplifies the process, eliminating manual calculations and reducing errors. Ideal for professionals like architects, engineers, and surveyors, or everyday users measuring dimensions or distances.
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