Convert Inches to CM
Convert inches to centimetres, including fractional inches.
Inches to CM Converter
Universal unit converter engine
What does Inches to CM Converter do?
Convert inches to centimetres exactly, accepting decimal inches, fractional inches such as 5 3/8, and feet-and-inches together. Ideal for converting American measurements into metric.
How to Use Inches to CM Converter
- 1Enter a value in inchesDecimal or fractional.
- 2Or use feet and inchesTwo fields for a height.
- 3Read the centimetresWith millimetres shown too.
Key Features
- Exact conversion: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
- Accepts fractional input such as 5 3/8 or 7/16
- Feet-and-inches composite entry
- Millimetres shown alongside centimetres
- Reference table from 1 to 100 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cm is 1 inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm, by international definition since 1959. There is no rounding involved.
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply by 2.54. 5 ft 9 in is 69 inches, which is 175.26 cm. The composite fields do this automatically.
Can I enter fractions?
Yes. Type 5 3/8 or 7/16 and it is parsed correctly. That matters because imperial measurements are almost always written as fractions rather than decimals.
How many cm is 6 feet?
182.88 cm. Six feet is 72 inches, and 72 × 2.54 = 182.88.
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