Convert Inches to Meters
in to m · length conversion
What are inches and meters?
An inch is an imperial unit equal to exactly 2.54 cm, widely used in the US and UK. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert inches to meters
1 in = 0.0254 m. To convert, multiply the number of inches by 0.0254. For example, 5 in = 0.127 m, and 20 in = 0.508 m. To go the other way, multiply meters by 39.3701 (since 1 m = 39.3701 in).
Inches to Meters conversion table
| Inches (in) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 20 | 0.508 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
FAQ
What is 1 in in m?
1 in = 0.0254 m. To convert any amount, multiply the number of inches by 0.0254.
How do I convert meters back to inches?
Go the other way: 1 m = 39.3701 in, so multiply meters by 39.3701 to get inches.
Is a inche bigger than a meter?
No — 1 in is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0254 m (it takes 39.3701 in to make one m).
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.