Formula
1 inch = 2.54 cm. To convert inches to cm, multiply by 2.54. To convert cm to inches, divide by 2.54.
Laptop screen sizes in cm
| Inches | CM |
|---|---|
| 11.6″ | 29.46 cm |
| 13.3″ | 33.78 cm |
| 14″ | 35.56 cm |
| 15.6″ | 39.62 cm |
| 16″ | 40.64 cm |
| 17.3″ | 43.94 cm |
That’s why Indian laptop listings say “15.6 inch (39.62 cm)” – it’s the same diagonal size in two units.
Measuring for a bag or sleeve
Bag sizes refer to the screen size they fit, but always compare the bag’s inner compartment with your laptop’s actual body width. See the bag size finder and screen width/height calculator.
Other handy conversions
| Inches | CM | Where you’ll see it |
|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 2.54 cm | Base unit |
| 2.5″ | 6.35 cm | SATA SSD / laptop hard disk size |
| 3.5″ | 8.89 cm | Desktop hard disk |
| 24″ | 60.96 cm | Common monitor size |
| 27″ | 68.58 cm | Larger monitors |
| 32″ | 81.28 cm | TVs / big monitors |
Why screens are measured in inches in India
Screen sizes are an international standard in inches, so manufacturers keep the inch name worldwide and add the centimetre value for Indian listings, e.g. “15.6-inch (39.62 cm)”. Both refer to the same diagonal measurement.
Quick mental trick
Multiply inches by 2.5 for a close estimate (15.6 × 2.5 ≈ 39). For exact values, use the converter above.
Frequently asked questions
15.6 inch is how many cm?
15.6 inches = 39.62 cm (diagonal).
14 inch laptop in cm?
14 inches = 35.56 cm.