Inches to cm
Common values
| From (in) | To (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 |
| 0.2 | 0.5080 |
| 0.4 | 1.0160 |
| 0.6 | 1.5240 |
| 0.8 | 2.0320 |
| 1 | 2.5400 |
| 1.2 | 3.0480 |
| 1.4 | 3.5560 |
| 1.6 | 4.0640 |
| 1.8 | 4.5720 |
| 2 | 5.0800 |
One inch equals exactly 2.54 cm. Multiply your inch value by 2.54 to get centimetres.
Formula: cm = inches × 2.54
- 6 inches = 15.24 cm
- 12 inches = 30.48 cm (1 foot)
- 72 inches = 182.88 cm (6 feet)
- 65 inches = 165.1 cm (large TV)
You'll need this converter when filling out European forms asking for height in cm, ordering from metric countries, or dealing with scientific or medical records that use metric measurements.
UK dress sizes and clothes heights often combine imperial and metric — a dress may be labelled "size 12, bust 34 in / 86 cm". UK shoe sizes are in UK units (different from US and EU sizes). A4 paper (21 × 29.7 cm) is the UK standard, unlike the US Letter (8.5 × 11 in).
Frequently asked questions
- How many cm is 6 feet?
- 6 feet = 72 inches = 182.88 cm.
- What is 5 foot 7 in cm?
- 5 ft 7 in = 67 inches = 170.18 cm.
- How many mm is 1 inch?
- 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
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