5 inches to cm
5 in = 12.7 cm
Multiply 5 by 2.54 to get 12.7 cm.
Nearby inches to cm values
| 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 |
| 11 in | 27.94 cm |
Frequently asked questions
What is 5 inches in cm?
5 inches is 12.7 cm. Multiply 5 by 2.54 to get 12.7 cm.
How do you convert 5 inches to cm?
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply the inch value by 2.54. You can also divide by 0.3937007874 to get the same answer. Applied to 5 inches, that gives 12.7 cm.
How many inches are in 1 cm?
1 cm equals 0.3937007874 inches, so 12.7 cm works back to 5 inches.
Convert any value
To convert a value other than 5, use the full inches to cm converter, which includes the formula, the complete conversion chart and unit definitions.