inch to metre

Live inch (in) to metre (m) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.

inch
metre
1 in = 0.0254m

Conversion table

Ten sample values from inch to metre. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.

inch (in)metre (m)
0.001 in 2.5400e-5 m
0.01 in 0.000254 m
0.1 in 0.00254 m
0.5 in 0.0127 m
1 in 0.0254 m
2 in 0.0508 m
5 in 0.127 m
10 in 0.254 m
100 in 2.54 m
1,000 in 25.4 m

About the inch

1/12 of a foot or 25.4 mm. Screen sizes, paper, US fastener sizes.

About the metre

The SI base unit of length. Defined by the speed of light since 1983.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert inch to metre?

Multiply the inch value by 0.0254 to get it in metre. For example, 10 in = 0.254 m.

What is 1 in in m?

1 in = 0.0254 m.

What is 100 in in m?

100 in = 2.54 m.

What is the formula?

Linear: multiply by 0.0254 (the unit factor ratio).

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