- The equation to convert inches into centimeters is y=2.54x.
- The "x" in this equation represents the number of inches you are attempting to convert.
- The "y" in this equation represents the overall centimeters you get from converting the inches into centimeters.
- The graph below represents how many centimeters you'd get if you plugged in a certain number of inches. Lets say you need to know how many centimeters 2 inches is. 2 is the "x," so on the x axis, go right 2 since 2 is positive then go up till you meet the red line. 2 inches equals 5 centimeters.
- y=2.54(12)=30.48