Convert Inch to Metre
Turn inches into Metres in an instant. Type a value below to get an accurate in → m result, with the formula and a quick-reference table.
1 in = 0.0254 m
Quick answer: 1 Inch = 0.0254 Metre
Inch to Metre conversion table
| Inch (in) | Metre (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0254 m |
| 2 in | 0.0508 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 |
| 500 in | 12.7 m |
| 1,000 in | 25.4 m |
How to convert Inch to Metre
To convert inches to Metres, multiply the value by 0.0254.
- Take your measurement in inches.
- Multiply it by 0.0254 — the number of Metres in one Inch.
- The result is the same amount, expressed in Metres.
To go the other way, multiply Metres by 39.370079 — or simply divide by 0.0254.
For example, a US quarter coin is about 1 in, which is 0.0254 m.
About Inch and Metre
An inch is an imperial unit of length defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres, or one-twelfth of a foot. It is standard in the United States for screen sizes, lumber, pipe diameters and everyday measurements.
The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It underpins the whole metric system and is used for rooms, fabric, sports fields and scientific work worldwide.
The Inch is a imperial / US customary unit while the Metre comes from the metric system — which is exactly why this conversion comes up so often. One Inch equals 0.0254 Metres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Metres are in a Inch?
1 Inch equals 0.0254 Metre (in → m). To convert any amount, multiply the number of inches by 0.0254.
How do I convert Inch to Metre?
Enter the number of inches in the converter above and read the result in Metres. It applies the exact in → m factor instantly, with full precision.
Is the Inch to Metre converter free?
Yes — it is completely free and unlimited, needs no sign-up, and runs right in your browser, so it is instant and private.
Is the conversion accurate?
Yes. It uses the internationally defined length factors and full floating-point precision, then rounds the display to a clean, readable number.