How to convert inches to meters
1 inch is equal to 0.0254 meters, and 1 meter is equal to 39.37007874 inches. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
meters = inches × 0.0254
meters = inches ÷ 39.37007874Example: convert 15 in to m: 15 × 0.0254 = 0.381 m.
Inch to Meter conversion table
| Inch (in) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.000254 m |
| 0.1 in | 0.00254 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 |
| 20 in | 0.508 m |
| 50 in | 1.27 m |
| 100 in | 2.54 m |
| 250 in | 6.35 m |
| 500 in | 12.7 m |
| 1,000 in | 25.4 m |
About the inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the meter
The meter 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. It's used for everyday measurement almost everywhere in the world.
Symbol: m · 1 m = 1 m · Category: Metric (SI)