5 Inches to Centimetres
5 inches is exactly 12.7 cm.
5 inches = 12.7 cm
Type in either box. Inches also take fractions and feet: 1 1/2, 3/4, 5'7", 5 ft 7 in.
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Feet and inches
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How to convert 5 inches to cm
Multiply by 2.54, the exact number of centimetres in an inch:
5 in × 2.54 = 12.7 cm
No rounding is involved — the inch is defined as 2.54 cm, so 12.7 cm is the exact answer, not an approximation. In millimetres that is 127 mm, and in metres 0.127 m.
5 inches in other units
| Centimetres | 12.7 cm |
| Millimetres | 127 mm |
| Metres | 0.127 m |
Inches to cm near 5
| Inches | Centimetres |
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| 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 |
| 8 in | 20.32 cm |
| 10 in | 25.4 cm |
| 12 in | 30.48 cm |
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimetres is 5 inches?
5 inches is exactly 12.7 centimetres. One inch is defined as 2.54 cm, so multiply 5 by 2.54.
How do I estimate 5 inches in cm without a calculator?
Multiply by 2.5, then add a little: 5 × 2.5 = 12.5, and the exact answer of 12.7 cm is 1.6% higher. For most everyday purposes, 2.5 is close enough.