Convert 1 Inch to Centimeters
How long is 1 inch? How far is 1 inch in centimeters? 1 in to cm conversion.
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1 Inch =
2.54 Centimeters
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Result in Plain English
1 inch is equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Result as a Fraction
1 inch
= 127⁄50 centimeters
= 2 and 27⁄50 centimeters
In Scientific Notation
1 inch
= 1 x 100 inches
= 2.54 x 100 centimeters
Inches
An inch is a unit of length equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters. There are 12 inches in a foot, and 36 inches in a yard.Abbreviation: in
Centimeters
A centimeter, or centimetre, is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.Abbreviation: cm