Formula
in to m conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
m = in x 0.0254
Worked example
2 in = 0.0508 m.
Metric factors and international inch, foot, yard, mile, and nautical mile definitions are exact.
Length conversion
Convert Inch to Meter
1 inch (in) equals 0.0254 meter (m). Enter any value below to convert from in to m.
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1 in = 0.0254 m
All Length units
From 1 in| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter m | 0.0254 |
| Kilometer km | 0.0000254 |
| Centimeter cm | 2.54 |
| Millimeter mm | 25.4 |
| Micrometer μm | 25,400 |
| Nanometer nm | 25,399,999.9999999963 |
| Inch in | 1 |
| Foot ft | 0.0833333333 |
| Yard yd | 0.0277777778 |
| Mile mi | 0.0000157828 |
| Nautical mile nmi | 0.0000137149 |
| Light-year ly | 2.6847821184e-18 |
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Inch to Meter table
| Inch (in) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000254 |
| 0.1 | 0.00254 |
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 1,000 | 25.4 |
From unit
About the inch
Exactly 25.4 millimeters by international agreement.
Symbol: in
To unit
About the meter
The SI base unit of length, defined from the speed of light.
Symbol: m
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Guide for the Use of the SI. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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in to m FAQ
How do you convert inch to meter?
Use the formula m = in x 0.0254. 1 inch (in) equals 0.0254 meter (m).
Is the in to m conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.