Convert Inches to meters

1 inch = 0.0254 meters · m = in ÷ 39.37007874

in
Meters
0.0254m

1 inch = 0.0254 meters

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

Conversion table from inches to meters
Inches (in)Meters (m)
1 in0.0254 m
2 in0.0508 m
3 in0.0762 m
5 in0.127 m
10 in0.254 m
15 in0.381 m
20 in0.508 m
25 in0.635 m
50 in1.27 m
75 in1.905 m
100 in2.54 m
250 in6.35 m
500 in12.7 m
1,000 in25.4 m

The formula

m = in ÷ 39.37007874

Because 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

Meters to inches

Related length conversions

All length conversions →

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.