How to Convert Inches IN to Centimeters CM Easy

How Centimeters are in an Inch? Learn Here

By TurtleDog

Hi! Calculating from Inches to Centimeters isn't hard at all. The tricky part, just as with all English to Metric measurement conversions, is simply remembering a key number. I'll try to explain this one so it is easy as possible. Please read on to learn How To Convert Inches IN to Centimeters CM

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

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     First, let's put this conversion into perspective. An inch (abbreviated IN) is significantly larger than a centimeter (abbreviated CM). It is a bit more than two and one half times larger than a centimeter.
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     Next, determine the amount of inches you want to convert. Let's keep it simple for now and assume you want to convert 1 inch into centimeters.
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     Take the amount of inches you want to convert and multiply that amount by 2.54. The answer tell you the amount of centimeters
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     Therefore, to convert 1 inch you would multiply 1 x 2.54 = 2.54 centimeters.
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     To convert 2 inches you would take 2 inches x 2.54 = 5.08 centimeters
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     I hope that helps! It is a pretty quick formula and really helps to put the relationship between inches and centimeters into perspective. Thanks for reading my How To Convert Inches IN to Centimeters CM Easy