How to convert inches to millimeters
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Take your value
Start with your value in inches.
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Multiply by 25.4
Multiply the inch value by 25.4. This is the exact conversion factor from inches to millimeters.
- 3
Read the result
The product is your value in millimeters. For example, 5 in × 25.4 = 127 mm.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from inches to millimeters is 25.4.
Millimeters = Inches × 25.4
Inches to Millimeters conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from inches to millimeters| Inches (in) | Millimeters (mm) |
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| 0.1 in | 2.54 mm |
| 0.25 in | 6.35 mm |
| 0.5 in | 12.7 mm |
| 1 in | 25.4 mm |
| 2 in | 50.8 mm |
| 3 in | 76.2 mm |
| 4 in | 101.6 mm |
| 5 in | 127 mm |
| 6 in | 152.4 mm |
| 7 in | 177.8 mm |
| 8 in | 203.2 mm |
| 9 in | 228.6 mm |
| 10 in | 254 mm |
| 11 in | 279.4 mm |
| 12 in | 304.8 mm |
| 13 in | 330.2 mm |
| 14 in | 355.6 mm |
| 15 in | 381 mm |
| 16 in | 406.4 mm |
| 18 in | 457.2 mm |
| 20 in | 508 mm |
| 22 in | 558.8 mm |
| 24 in | 609.6 mm |
| 25 in | 635 mm |
| 28 in | 711.2 mm |
| 30 in | 762 mm |
| 32 in | 812.8 mm |
| 36 in | 914.4 mm |
| 40 in | 1016 mm |
| 45 in | 1143 mm |
| 48 in | 1219.2 mm |
| 50 in | 1270 mm |
| 60 in | 1524 mm |
| 70 in | 1778 mm |
| 75 in | 1905 mm |
| 80 in | 2032 mm |
| 90 in | 2286 mm |
| 100 in | 2540 mm |
| 125 in | 3175 mm |
| 150 in | 3810 mm |
| 200 in | 5080 mm |
| 250 in | 6350 mm |
| 300 in | 7620 mm |
| 400 in | 10160 mm |
| 500 in | 12700 mm |
| 600 in | 15240 mm |
| 750 in | 19050 mm |
| 800 in | 20320 mm |
| 900 in | 22860 mm |
| 1000 in | 25400 mm |
Real-world reference
A US quarter coin is about 1 inch in diameter. A standard sheet of US Letter paper is 8.5 × 11 inches. A 13-inch laptop has a screen diagonal of 13 inches. In millimeters, that gives you: 1 in = 25.4 mm, 10 in = 254 mm, 100 in = 2540 mm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many millimeters are in 1 inch?
- 1 inch equals 25.4 millimeters.
- How do I convert inches to millimeters?
- Multiply the inch value by 25.4. So x in × 25.4 = the equivalent in mm.
- What is 5 inches in millimeters?
- 5 inches equals 127 millimeters.
- What is 10 inches in millimeters?
- 10 inches equals 254 millimeters.
- What is 100 inches in millimeters?
- 100 inches equals 2540 millimeters.
- How do I convert back from millimeters to inches?
- Multiply the millimeter value by 0.0393701. For example, 1 mm = 0.0393701 in.
- Is the inch bigger than the millimeter?
- Yes. 1 inch is larger than 1 millimeter — specifically 25.4 times larger.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial/US units are defined exactly in terms of metric units, so the factor used here (25.4) is exact within IEEE 754 double precision.
About the inch and the millimeter
The inch
The inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the standard unit in the US for screen sizes, lumber, fasteners, and personal height when given in feet-and-inches form. Twelve inches make one foot.
The millimeter
The millimeter (mm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter. It is the working unit of engineering drawings, precision manufacturing, electronics, and most consumer-goods specifications outside the United States. A credit card is about 0.76 mm thick; the diameter of a pencil lead is around 2 mm.