Conversion from inch to cm: All info - how to do it

The conversion between Imperial Units and metric units is usually quite simple. So it is with the ratio of inches and cm. Our guide shows which factor matters.

Simple multiplication: one inch is the same as 2.54 cm.

To avoid errors when converting length measurements, decimals must also be taken into account. This is specifically the case with inches and cm.

How to convert inches and cm

The German word for inch is Zoll. This term is familiar to many people, but the exact conversion is not:

• 1 inch (or 1 inch) is equal to 2.54 cm.
• If, for example, the talk of a 10-inch long object, this measures 25.4 cm in metric units.
• Still common is the inch specification in Germany for monitors and televisions. For this reason alone, it is practical to master the conversion.

It should be noted that for larger measurements additionally foot is added as a larger unit. This results in specifications such as 5 feet 10 inches (spelling: 5' 10"), which is approximately 178 cm (or even 1.78 m). If you don't want to do the conversion work yourself, typing it into Google will help.