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An Inches to Centimeters Converter is a tool used to convert measurements in inches to centimeters. Inches and centimeters are both units of length or distance commonly used in different parts of the world. The conversion from inches to centimeters involves multiplying the length value in inches by 2.54, which is the conversion factor for these two units.
The resulting value is the equivalent length in centimeters. The Inches to Centimeters Converter is useful for individuals who need to convert length measurements from one unit to another for various purposes, such as in construction, engineering, or other fields that require accurate measurements.
1. Enter the value in Inches in the input field provided.
2. Press the ‘Convert’ button to get the CM result.
The conversion rate from inches to centimeters is 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, which can be expressed as 1 inch = 2.54cm.
To convert a distance in inches to centimeters, the distance d in centimeters (cm) is obtained by multiplying the distance d in inches (″) by 2.54: d(cm) = d(inch) × 2.54.
For example, to convert 15 inches to centimeters, the calculation would be: d(cm) = 15″ × 2.54 = 38.1cm.
Conversely, one centimeter equals 0.3937 inches, which can be expressed as 1cm = 1cm / 2.54cm/in = 0.3937in.