Convert Inches to meters
1 inch = 0.0254 meters · m = in ÷ 39.37007874
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from inches, the US customary unit for screens, hardware, and short measurements, to meters, the SI base unit of length used for rooms, buildings, and sports distances. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Inches to meters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0254 m |
| 2 in | 0.0508 m |
| 3 in | 0.0762 m |
| 5 in | 0.127 m |
| 10 in | 0.254 m |
| 15 in | 0.381 m |
| 20 in | 0.508 m |
| 25 in | 0.635 m |
| 50 in | 1.27 m |
| 75 in | 1.905 m |
| 100 in | 2.54 m |
| 250 in | 6.35 m |
| 500 in | 12.7 m |
| 1,000 in | 25.4 m |
The formula
m = in ÷ 39.37007874Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many meters are in a inch?
- There are 0.0254 meters in 1 inch. The formula is m = in ÷ 39.37007874.
- How do you convert inches to meters?
- Use the formula m = in ÷ 39.37007874. For example, 10 inches equals 0.254 meters.
- Is the inches to meters conversion exact?
- Yes. Inches and meters are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is in short for?
- in is the standard symbol for inch (also written as in). m is the symbol for meter.