Convert Inches to Centimeters
Inches → Centimeters
in × 2.54 = cm
cm × 0.3937008 = in
To convert inches (in) to centimeters (cm), multiply the inches value by 2.54. 1 in = 2.54 cm, and 1 cm = 0.3937008 in. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.
Going the other way? Convert cm to in.
in to cm table
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 in | 0.254 cm |
| 0.5 in | 1.27 cm |
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm |
| 5 in | 12.7 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 20 in | 50.8 cm |
| 50 in | 127 cm |
| 100 in | 254 cm |
| 500 in | 1270 cm |
| 1000 in | 2540 cm |
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Common linear distance ranges
Typical real-world values (mm)
| Application | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Precision positioning stroke | 1 – 50 mm |
| Linear actuator stroke | 50 – 500 mm |
| Gantry axis travel | 500 – 5,000 mm |
| Long-travel transport | 5,000 – 50,000 mm |
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