1 inch = 2.54 centimeters exactly. To convert inches to cm, multiply by 2.54. TV example: 55" = 139.7 cm.
This is the international standard conversion factor.
Convert inches to centimeters (cm) accurately. Perfect for height measurements, screen sizes, and DIY projects.
Centimeters
152.40 cm
Precise: 152.4000 cm
Meters
1.5240 m
Millimeters
1524.00 mm
Feet + Inches
5' 0.0"
| Inches | Centimeters | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12" | 30.5 cm | 1 foot |
| 36" | 91.4 cm | 3 feet (1 yard) |
| 60" | 152.4 cm | 5 feet |
| 63" | 160.0 cm | 5' 3" |
| 65" | 165.1 cm | 5' 5" |
| 67" | 170.2 cm | 5' 7" |
| 69" | 175.3 cm | 5' 9" |
| 72" | 182.9 cm | 6 feet |
| 84" | 213.4 cm | 7 feet |
Converting inches to centimeters is a common need when working between the imperial and metric measurement systems. Inches are used primarily in the United States, while centimeters are used in most other countries worldwide.
One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. This is an exact definition, not an approximation—the inch was officially defined in terms of the metric system in 1959.
In 1959, the United States and the British Commonwealth officially defined the inch as exactly 2.54 centimeters. This standardized the previously slightly different definitions used in different countries, making international trade and engineering much simpler.
24"
61.0 cm
Monitor
27"
68.6 cm
Monitor
32"
81.3 cm
Small TV
43"
109.2 cm
Medium TV
50"
127.0 cm
Living Room
55"
139.7 cm
Popular Size
65"
165.1 cm
Large TV
75"
190.5 cm
Home Theater
5'0"
152.4 cm
5'2"
157.5 cm
5'4"
162.6 cm
5'5"
165.1 cm
5'6"
167.6 cm
5'7"
170.2 cm
5'8"
172.7 cm
5'9"
175.3 cm
5'10"
177.8 cm
5'11"
180.3 cm
6'0"
182.9 cm
6'2"
188.0 cm