Convert inches to centimeters. In to cm

Convert inches to centimeters with our free online tool, you can quickly calculate any measure in inches and get their equivalent of cms.

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How to use the converter inches to centimeters

Enter the value of the inches you want to convert usa.
Using the character comma [ , ] if you need to use decimal values
Press the button [Convert]
Get the result in centimeters
You can also use equivalence directly between inches and cm

Conversion table inches to cm

Inches	Centimeters
1	2,54
2	5,08
3	7,62
4	10,16
5	12,70
6	15,24
7	17,78
8	20,32
9	22,86
10	25,40
11	27,94
12	30,48
13	33,02
14	35,56
15	38,10
16	40,64
17	43,18
18	45,72
19	48,26
20	50,80
21	53,34
22	55,88
23	58,42
24	60,96
25	63,50

Inches	Centimeters
26	66,04
27	68,58
28	71,12
29	73,66
30	76,20
31	78,74
32	81,28
33	83,82
34	86,36
35	88,90
36	91,44
37	93,98
38	96,52
39	99,06
40	101,60
41	104,14
42	106,68
43	109,22
44	111,76
45	114,30
46	116,84
47	119,38
48	121,92
49	124,46
50	127,00

Inches	Centimeters
51	129,54
52	132,08
53	134,62
54	137,16
55	139,70
56	142,24
57	144,78
58	147,32
59	149,86
60	152,40
61	154,94
62	157,48
63	160,02
64	162,56
65	165,10
66	167,64
67	170,18
68	172,72
69	175,26
70	177,80
71	180,34
72	182,88
73	185,42
74	187,96
75	190,50

Inches	Centimeters
76	193,04
77	195,58
78	198,12
79	200,66
80	203,20
81	205,74
82	208,28
83	210,82
84	213,36
85	215,90
86	218,44
87	220,98
88	223,52
89	226,06
90	228,60
91	231,14
92	233,68
93	236,22
94	238,76
95	241,30
96	243,84
97	246,38
98	248,92
99	251,46
100	254,00

What is an inch?

The inch is a unit of measurement of length used primarily in countries such as united States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Its abbreviation is in (English – inch). Although in most of the world uses the metric system, the inch is still widely used, especially in technology, design and manufacturing of screens.

How long is an inch?

An inch is exactly 2,54 centimeters. This value was officially established in 1959 as part of the international agreement of the English-speaking school system of measures. In other words, if you multiply the value in inches by 2.54, you’ll get the equivalent in centimeters.

Origins of inch

The inch has its origins in ancient times. The term comes from the Latin ‘uncia’ which means ‘one twelfth’, as it originally stood for the twelfth part of a foot.

In the Middle Ages, an inch was defined as the average width of a human thumb, which varied according to the region and the time. The definition moderna-of-the-inch (2,54 centimeters emerged after international agreements to unify the measures.

Where are primarily used by the inch?

The inches are especially popular in contexts such as:

Technology and screens: The size of tvs, monitors, smartphones, and tablets are measured in inches diagonal. This form of measurement allows us to compare different devices regardless of their proportion (4:3, 16:9, 21:9, etc).
Engineering and construction: The inch is a key element in the specification of tools, mechanical parts, pipes and industrial components. For example, the screws and nuts are often categorized by their diameter in inches.
Fashion and clothing: In anglo-saxon countries, the measures of garments such as pants still are expressed in inches to specify waist and long.
Automotive: The dimensions of tyres and rims are also measured in inches, still a standard in the global industry.

How to measure the size of screen

The size of the screen to tvs, monitors, smartphones, and tablets is measured in inches diagonal. An inch is equivalent to 2.54 cm, and to determine the size, distance is measured in a straight line between two opposite corners of the screen, not including the edges.

Relationship of sizes frequent tvs:

Size (inches)	Size (cm)
32″	81,28 cm
40′	101.6 cm
43′	109,22 cm
50′	127 cm
55′	139,7 cm
65′	165.1 cm
75′	190,5 cm

Relationship of sizes frequent smartphones:

Size (inches)	Size (cm)
5.5″	13.97 cm
6.1′	15,49 cm
6.5′	16,51 cm
6.7′	17,02 cm
7.0′	17.78 cm

Relationship of sizes frequent tablets:

Size (inches)	Size (cm)
8.0″	20,32 cm
10.2′	25,91 cm
11.0′	27.94 cm
12.9′	32,77 cm
14.6′	37,08 cm

Frequently asked questions about converting inches to centimeters

How does the converter from inch to centimeters of this website?

The converter takes the value in inches that you enter, multiplies it by by 2.54 (the official conversion factor) and returns the result in centimeters at the moment.

What devices often measure their screens in inches and not in centimeters?

Tvs, monitors, tablets, laptops, and mobile phones tend to measure their screens in inches due to standards adopted globally.

How do you calculate the dimensions of a screen from the diagonal in inches?

Knowing the diagonal in inches and aspect ratio, you can calculate the width and height by using geometric formulas basic.

How do you measure a bike in inches and what is the equivalence in cm?

The size of the bicycle is measured by the diameter of the wheel in inches, and you can convert it to centimeters by multiplying by 2.54.

What is more practical to learn the conversion formula, or using automatic tools?

Depends on the use: for conversions occasional, the automatic tools are ideal; learn the formula is useful if you need to perform calculations frequent, without relying on devices.

What other units of measure can be converted from inches?

The inch can be converted into units such as feet, meters, millimeters and micrometers, useful in various contexts, technical and everyday.

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