Can I change inches to cm in PowerPoint the same way as Word?

Yes, on Windows both apps use File > Options > Advanced > Display to switch measurement units. On Mac, PowerPoint follows your macOS system region settings under Language & Region.

How do I convert inches to cm in an Excel formula?

Use the built-in CONVERT function: =CONVERT(A1, "in", "cm"), or multiply the cell by 2.54. Both give the exact same result since one inch is 2.54 cm.

Why did my Word ruler stay in inches after I changed it?

Click OK to save the Options dialog and check that you are in Print Layout view, where rulers appear. If it still shows inches, restart Word so the display setting reloads.

How to Change Inches to cm in Word, PowerPoint & Excel

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): You can switch measurement units from inches to centimeters in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel inside the Advanced display settings. Changing the unit updates rulers, margins, and page setup boxes across the app. If you only need to convert a few measurements without changing your Office settings, type them into the free converter on this page.

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Value From To

In other units

Conversion table

1 cm0.3937 in2 cm0.7874 in5 cm1.9685 in10 cm3.937 in15 cm5.9055 in20 cm7.874 in25 cm9.8425 in30 cm11.811 in40 cm15.748 in50 cm19.685 in60 cm23.622 in70 cm27.559 in80 cm31.496 in90 cm35.433 in100 cm39.37 in150 cm59.055 in160 cm62.992 in165 cm64.961 in170 cm66.929 in175 cm68.898 in180 cm70.866 in185 cm72.835 in190 cm74.803 in200 cm78.74 in

Step by step

Open Word, PowerPoint, or Excel and click File in the top-left corner.
Select Options at the bottom of the left menu (on Mac, open the app menu and choose Preferences).
Go to Advanced and scroll down to the Display section.
Open the Show measurements in units of dropdown and choose Centimeters, then click OK.
To convert a single margin or shape size without changing app settings, enter the inches in our converter and read the centimeters.

At a glance

App	Where to change units	What it updates
Microsoft Word	File > Options > Advanced > Display	Rulers, margins, indents, and table sizes
Microsoft PowerPoint	File > Options > Advanced > Display	Slide dimensions, rulers, and shape sizes
Microsoft Excel	File > Options > Advanced > Display	Page Layout rulers and print margins

Where to find it on your device

Word (Windows): File > Options > Advanced > Display > Show measurements in units of
Word (Mac): Word > Preferences > General > Measurement units
Excel (Windows): File > Options > Advanced > Display > Ruler units

How to Change Inches to cm in Word, PowerPoint and Excel