Inches  to  CM Converter

Conversion Guide

Multiply inches by 2.54 (1 inch = 2.54 centimeters). Example: 1in = 2.54cm

Conversion Settings
This is a standard imperial to metric conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Basics

What is Inches?

Inches (in) are absolute-length units that correspond to physical inches, commonly used in print design and American markets.

1in = 96px1in × 0.4in
How do inches convert to pixels?
At 96 DPI (standard screen resolution), 1 inch equals 96 pixels. However, this varies with screen DPI.
When should I use inches in CSS?
Inches are most appropriate for print stylesheets (@media print) or when designing for markets that use imperial measurements.

What is CM?

Centimeters (cm) are absolute-length units that correspond to physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and European markets.

4cm012344cm × 1cm
How do cm units compare to other length units?
1cm equals 10mm or approximately 37.8px (at 96 DPI). For web design, relative units like rem are generally preferred.
When are cm units most appropriate?
cm units are most appropriate for print stylesheets or when precise physical measurements are needed in metric units.

Conversion

How to convert Inches to CM?

To convert Inches to CM, use the following formula:

inches * 96 / 37.8