5 in = 12.7 cm
5 inches is 12.7 centimeters exactly.
- Exact
- 12.7 cm
- Rounded
- 12.7 cm
- Formula
- 5 × 2.54
Convert any other length
Type in either box; the other follows, and the scale moves with it. Works for decimals and, for temperatures, numbers below zero.
Around 5 in
Inches to Centimeters for the whole numbers either side of 5, rounded to two decimal places. Each row opens its own page.
| Inches | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 2.54 cm |
| 2 in | 5.08 cm |
| 3 in | 7.62 cm |
| 4 in | 10.16 cm |
| 5 in | 12.7 cm |
| 6 in | 15.24 cm |
| 7 in | 17.78 cm |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 9 in | 22.86 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
How to convert inches to centimeters
The formula
cm = in × 2.54. The factor is exact by definition, so the answer terminates.
Worked through for 5
Multiply 5 by 2.54. The result is 12.7 cm. Rounded, that is 12.7 cm.
In your head
Multiply by 2.5: 12 in → 30 cm (a little low; the exact answer is 30.48 cm).
Questions
How many centimeters is 5 in?
5 inches is 12.7 centimeters, or 12.7 cm rounded to two decimal places.
How do you convert inches to centimeters?
Use 5 × 2.54, which gives 12.7. For a quick estimate: Multiply by 2.5: 12 in → 30 cm (a little low; the exact answer is 30.48 cm).
What is 5 inches in meters?
5 inches is 0.127 meters, since there are 100 centimeters in a meter. In feet it is 0 ft 5 in.
What is 5 cm in inches?
Going the other way, 5 cm is 1.97 in. The reverse conversion has its own page and converter.
Is the answer exact?
Yes. 5 in converts to exactly 12.7 cm; the rounded figure is only for convenience.