Inches to mm

One in equals 25.4 mm. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

inches mm
1 in 25.4 mm
2 in 50.8 mm
3 in 76.2 mm
5 in 127 mm
10 in 254 mm
15 in 381 mm
20 in 508 mm
25 in 635 mm
50 in 1270 mm
100 in 2540 mm
500 in 12700 mm
1000 in 25400 mm

How to use

  1. Enter the number of inches in the field.
  2. The result in mm updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: mm = in × 25.4. Going back the other way, one mm is 0.03937007874 in.

Where the odd number comes from

The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.

mm = in × 25.4

Frequently asked questions

How many mm are in one inches?

One in is 25.4 mm.

How do I convert inches to mm?

Multiply by the factor: mm = in × 25.4.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert mm back to inches?

One mm is 0.03937007874 in — or open the reverse page linked below.

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