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Convert inches to centimetres

Convert measurements, sets of dimensions or lists from inches to centimetres, and vice versa.

Input type
Switching modes keeps the input in each mode. Results do not replace the text in either input field.
Input unit: inches (in) Enter one to three measurements, such as 5 7/8 or 12 × 8.
Conversion direction
Any unit you enter must match the selected direction. Changing direction does not change the input text.
The selected number of decimal places is shown, including trailing zeros.
You can use a decimal point or comma: 12.5 and 12,5 mean the same measurement. Fractions such as 7/8, 5 7/8, 5-7/8 and 5½ are also supported. Thousands separators are not supported. Enter one thousand as 1000. In this converter, 1,000 and 1.000 are both read as one. Mixed feet-and-inches measurements such as 5′8″ are not supported. They are not read as 5.8 inches. Enter decimals, fractions or mixed numbers in a single unit.
Result
Enter a measurement to see the result.
Copied text may remain on your clipboard. Converting a measurement does not check manufacturing tolerances or confirm that screws or other parts will fit. Check the relevant product specifications. The conversion factor is exact. The precision of the measurement depends on the value you enter.

“Inc to cm” refers to inches-to-centimetres conversion. In the converter, use “in” for inches; “inc” is not recognised as a unit.

Conversion rules and supported formats

One inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres. To convert inches to centimetres, multiply by 2.54. To convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54.

Fractions are calculated without intermediate rounding. For example, 5 7/8 inches is 14.9225 cm. With four decimal places, the result is shown as 14.9225 cm; with two, it is shown as 14.92 cm.

Only the displayed result is rounded, to the selected number of decimal places. If the first discarded digit is 5 or greater, the last retained digit is increased by one. For example, 0.635 is shown as 0.64 to two decimal places. With no decimal places, 2.5 is shown as 3. Trailing zeros are kept.

“No rounding needed” means that the displayed result has not been rounded. Every value in a set must meet this condition. It does not mean that the accuracy of the original measurement has been checked. A small positive value may be displayed as zero after rounding.

You can enter whole numbers, decimals with a point or comma, fractions such as 7/8 and mixed numbers such as 5 7/8 or 5-7/8. These fraction characters are also supported, on their own or next to a whole number: ½, ⅓, ⅔, ¼, ¾, ⅕, ⅖, ⅗, ⅘, ⅙, ⅚, ⅛, ⅜, ⅝ and ⅞. For example, 5½ means 5 1/2.

Units are optional. For inches, use, for example, in, inch, inches, ", , pulgada, pulgadas or pulg. For centimetres, use, for example, cm, cms, centímetro, centímetros, centimetro or centimetros. Variants are also recognised: and two consecutive apostrophes ('') for inches, and a single full stop after units written as letters (in., pulg., cm.). Units are not case-sensitive, and spaces at the start and end of each measurement are ignored. Any unit you enter must match the selected conversion direction.

Separate up to three measurements with ×, x, X or *, or use the words by or por with spaces on either side. Each measurement is converted separately and stays in the same position. The × symbol between results does not indicate an area or volume calculation.

Negative numbers, thousands separators and mixed feet-and-inches measurements are not supported. The whole-number part of a measurement can contain up to 12 digits. Results are shown without thousands separators.

In “Multiple lines” mode, blank lines are skipped and the line numbering reflects the positions in the original text. An error on one line does not remove results for the others. The interpreted value is shown as a whole number or a fraction without rounding; the converted value uses the selected decimal places.

NIST: definition of the inch

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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert inches to centimetres?
Multiply the measurement in inches by 2.54. For example, 12 inches is 30.48 cm. The conversion factor is exact.
What is 5 7/8 inches in centimetres?
5 7/8 inches converts to 14.9225 cm. The default setting shows 14.92 cm, rounded to two decimal places. Choose four decimal places to show the value without rounding.
Can I enter 5′8″ as a height?
No. This notation combines feet and inches, which the converter does not support. Enter the full measurement in one unit and choose the matching direction. Do not replace 5′8″ with 5.8 inches; they are different measurements.
Can I convert a list of product dimensions?
Yes. Choose “Multiple lines” and enter one measurement or a set such as 12 × 8 on each line. The table keeps the original input, shows how each valid line was interpreted and marks any errors. Each dimension is converted separately; no area or volume is calculated.
How do I convert centimetres back to inches?
Choose “Centimetres → inches”. The converter divides the input by 2.54. For example, 25.4 cm is exactly 10 inches. One centimetre is approximately 0.393701 inches to six decimal places, so that displayed value is rounded.
Does the converted size confirm that a screw or part will fit?
No. A unit conversion does not check manufacturing tolerances, thread specifications or compatibility between parts. Check the product specifications for the intended use.

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