EngiRef / Length conversion

Convert Inches to Meters (in to m)

1 in = 0.0254 m. Convert inches to meters with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

m = in × 0.0254

1 in = 0.0254 m

Multiply by 0.0254 m to go from inches to meters, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.

in to m table

Common inches values converted to meters
Inches (in)Meters (m)
1 in0.0254 m
2 in0.0508 m
5 in0.127 m
10 in0.254 m
20 in0.508 m
50 in1.27 m
100 in2.54 m

Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the length unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in one inch?

One inch is 0.0254 m, so 100 in is 2.54 m.

What is the formula to convert inches to meters?

m = in × 0.0254. Multiply the value in inches by 0.0254 to get meters.

How do I convert meters back to inches?

in = m × 39.3700787, so 1 m is 39.3700787 in. The m to in page carries the same table in that direction.