1 inch
2.54 cm - Length; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
NIST — SI conversion factors1 inch vs 1 centimetre: length comparison
1 inch is about 2.54 times 1 centimetre.
- 1 inch
- Length
- 1 centimetre
- Length
1 inch
2.54 cmLength
0 - shared origin
1 centimetre
1 cmLength
0 - shared origin
Both rulers start at the same zero and share one linear scale. Artwork keeps its original proportions. A ruler represents the selected distance or a measurement not visible in this view.
In perspective2.54 times
Measurements, assumptions & sources
1 centimetre
1 cm - Length; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
NIST — SI conversion factors
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One international inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres.
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Illustrative artwork · not to scale
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
Illustrative artwork · not to scale
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