Inches to Metres (in to m)

Convert inches to metres instantly. 1 inch = 0.0254 metres, so multiply by 0.0254. Includes worked examples and a full in to m table.

How to convert inches to metres

1 inch = 0.0254 metres and 1 metre = 39.37007874 inches. To convert inches to metres, multiply by 0.0254:

m = in × 0.0254

Examples

  • 5 in × 0.0254 = 0.127 m
  • 25 in × 0.0254 = 0.635 m
  • 100 in × 0.0254 = 2.54 m

in to m conversion table

Inches (in)Metres (m)
1 in0.0254 m
2 in0.0508 m
3 in0.0762 m
4 in0.1016 m
5 in0.127 m
6 in0.1524 m
7 in0.1778 m
8 in0.2032 m
9 in0.2286 m
10 in0.254 m
12 in0.3048 m
15 in0.381 m
20 in0.508 m
25 in0.635 m
30 in0.762 m
40 in1.016 m
50 in1.27 m
60 in1.524 m
70 in1.778 m
75 in1.905 m
80 in2.032 m
90 in2.286 m
100 in2.54 m
150 in3.81 m
200 in5.08 m
250 in6.35 m
500 in12.7 m
1,000 in25.4 m
5,000 in127 m
10,000 in254 m

What is an inch?

An inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres (since 1959). It is used for screen sizes, pipe and tyre sizes, and heights in feet and inches.

What is a metre?

The metre (meter in US spelling) is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert inches to metres?

Multiply the value in inches by 0.0254. 1 inch = 0.0254 metres.

How many inches are in one metre?

1 metre = 39.37007874 inches.

What is 25 in in m?

25 in = 0.635 m.

What is 100 in in m?

100 in = 2.54 m.