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.
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 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.