One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. To convert inches into centimeters, multiply the inches by 2.54. Algebraic Steps / Dimensional Analysis Formula 29 in*2.54 cm 1 in =73.66 cm

The shorter lines represent the centimeters. There are 2.54cm to each inch. So if you have 29.5 cm it will be 11.55 inches. If you are measuring it in inches, then 29.5 inches is 74.93 cm.