Conversion · inches → centimeters

4 inches in cm

4 inches equals exactly 10.16 centimeters, because one inch is defined as 2.54 cm.

4 in = 10.16 cm

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The math

cm = in × 2.54

4 × 2.54 = 10.16 cm = 101.6 mm

Nearby values

Nearby values
InchesCentimetersMillimeters
3 in7.62 cm76.2 mm
3.25 in (3 1/4)8.255 cm82.55 mm
3.5 in (3 1/2)8.89 cm88.9 mm
3.75 in (3 3/4)9.525 cm95.25 mm
4 in10.16 cm101.6 mm
4.25 in (4 1/4)10.795 cm107.95 mm
4.5 in (4 1/2)11.43 cm114.3 mm
4.75 in (4 3/4)12.065 cm120.65 mm
5 in12.7 cm127 mm

Similar everyday sizes

  • 4 in is 16 mm longer than the long side of a bank card (85.6 mm).
  • 4 in is 18.4 mm shorter than a CD or DVD (120 mm across).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cm is 4 inches?

4 inches is exactly 10.16 cm. One inch is defined as 2.54 cm, so multiply 4 by 2.54.

What is 4 inches in mm?

101.6 mm. To get millimeters, multiply inches by 25.4.