Inches to Centimetres Converter
Convert both ways instantly: 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly. Uniform size charts, craft instructions and school projects mix the two units all the time - type in either box and the other updates.
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1 inches (in) = 2.54 centimetres (cm) - type in either box.
Common values
1 inches (in) = 2.54 centimetres (cm)the exact definition
12 inches (in) = 30.48 centimetres (cm)1 foot
24 inches (in) = 60.96 centimetres (cm)a typical kids' uniform chest size
36 inches (in) = 91.44 centimetres (cm)1 yard
Parents also ask
How many centimetres in an inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm. This is a defined value, not an approximation - so 12 inches (1 foot) is exactly 30.48 cm.
How do I convert cm to inches?
Divide the centimetres by 2.54. For example, 100 cm ÷ 2.54 = 39.37 inches.
Why do uniform sizes use inches in India?
Tailoring in India traditionally uses inches (chest 24", waist 22"), while height on school forms is usually in centimetres - which is exactly why this converter exists.