Inches to meters
Type a value in inches to see it in meters straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the inches box.
- Read the result in meters as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
m = in × 0.0254
Multiply the value in inches by 0.0254 to get meters.
Example
To convert 25 in to meters: 25 × 0.0254 = 0.635 m.
Conversion table
| Inches (in) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 3 | 0.0762 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 20 | 0.508 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 250 | 6.35 |
| 500 | 12.7 |
| 1,000 | 25.4 |
About the units
- Inch
- An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters under the 1959 agreement, used for screens, tyres and pipes.
- Meter
- The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299792458 of a second.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many meters are in one inch?
1 in = 0.0254 m exactly.
How do I convert inches to meters?
Use m = in × 0.0254. For example, 25 in = 0.635 m.
How many inches are in one meter?
1 m = 39.3701 in.
Are the inch, foot and mile factors exact or rounded?
They are exact by definition. Since the 1959 agreement one inch is exactly 2.54 cm, one foot 0.3048 m and one mile 1609.344 m.
What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile is 1609.344 meters and is used on roads. A nautical mile is 1852 meters and is used at sea and in aviation.