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Inches to Millimeters Converter

1 in = 25.4 mm

1 inch equals 25.4 millimeters. To convert inches to millimeters, multiply the inch value by 25.4. For quick reference: 1 in = 25.4 mm, 5 in = 127 mm, 10 in = 254 mm, 100 in = 2540 mm.

25.4
FormulaMillimeters = Inches × 25.4
Quick

How to convert inches to millimeters

  1. Take your value

    Start with your value in inches.

  2. 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)
0.1 in2.54 mm
0.25 in6.35 mm
0.5 in12.7 mm
1 in25.4 mm
2 in50.8 mm
3 in76.2 mm
4 in101.6 mm
5 in127 mm
6 in152.4 mm
7 in177.8 mm
8 in203.2 mm
9 in228.6 mm
10 in254 mm
11 in279.4 mm
12 in304.8 mm
13 in330.2 mm
14 in355.6 mm
15 in381 mm
16 in406.4 mm
18 in457.2 mm
20 in508 mm
22 in558.8 mm
24 in609.6 mm
25 in635 mm
28 in711.2 mm
30 in762 mm
32 in812.8 mm
36 in914.4 mm
40 in1016 mm
45 in1143 mm
48 in1219.2 mm
50 in1270 mm
60 in1524 mm
70 in1778 mm
75 in1905 mm
80 in2032 mm
90 in2286 mm
100 in2540 mm
125 in3175 mm
150 in3810 mm
200 in5080 mm
250 in6350 mm
300 in7620 mm
400 in10160 mm
500 in12700 mm
600 in15240 mm
750 in19050 mm
800 in20320 mm
900 in22860 mm
1000 in25400 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.

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