Convert inches to meters
1 in = 0.0254 m. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 inch equals
meters
1 in = 0.0254 m
The formula
Inches and meters both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
m = in × 0.0254
Going the other way? Convert meters to inches.
Inches to meters table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Inches (in) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 3 | 0.0762 |
| 4 | 0.1016 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 6 | 0.1524 |
| 7 | 0.1778 |
| 8 | 0.2032 |
| 9 | 0.2286 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 15 | 0.381 |
| 20 | 0.508 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 30 | 0.762 |
| 40 | 1.016 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 75 | 1.905 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 250 | 6.35 |
| 500 | 12.7 |
| 1,000 | 25.4 |
Questions people ask
- How many meters are in a inch?
- One inch equals 0.0254 meters.
- How do I convert inches to meters by hand?
- Multiply the number of inches by 0.0254. For a rough check, 0.025 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 inch in meters?
- 1 inch is 0.0254 meters.
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