Curated conversion
inch to centimetre
One international inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres. The workspace below calculates live; the table shows reference values.
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Relationship
Canonical base conversion
One international inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres. Both units convert through the canonical base of their dimension, so the relationship is always exact when both definitions are exact.
Reference table
Common values
| in | cm | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.54 | Live |
| 5 | 12.7 | Live |
| 10 | 25.4 | Live |
| 12 | 30.48 | Live |
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