Convert Inch to Meter
Use this free converter to change inches (in) into meters (m). Inch and meter both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 in equals 0.0254 m, and 1 m equals 39.370079 in.
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Meter (m)
0.0254
1 in = 0.0254 m
Length conversion table
| Inch | Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000254 |
| 0.1 | 0.00254 |
| 0.5 | 0.0127 |
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 3 | 0.0762 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 20 | 0.508 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 1,000 | 25.4 |
How to convert Inch to Meter
Multiply the inch value by 0.0254 to get meters.
- Enter the number of inches you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters.
- Worked example: 15 in × 0.0254 = 0.381 m.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter to inch).
About these units
Inch (in)
- Definition
- An inch (in) is an imperial unit of length equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters, with twelve inches making a foot.
- History
- Originally the width of a thumb, the inch was standardised to 25.4 mm internationally in 1959.
- Current use
- Inches measure screen sizes, tyre and pipe dimensions, and everyday lengths in the US and UK.
Meter (m)
- Definition
- The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
- History
- Introduced in France in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, it was later fixed by a platinum bar and, since 1983, by the speed of light.
- Current use
- The meter is the standard unit of length in nearly every country and underpins science, engineering, construction, and sport worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a inch?
There are 0.0254 m in 1 in. To convert, multiply the number of inches by 0.0254.
How do I convert inches to meters?
Multiply the inch value by 0.0254 to get meters. For example, 10 in = 0.254 m.
Is this inch-to-meter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Inch to other length units
| Unit | 1 Inch equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.0254 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.0000254 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 2.54 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 25.4 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 25400 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 25400000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.000015782828 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.027777778 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.083333333 ft |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.000013714903 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 2.6848e-18 ly |