Inches to Millimeters – inch to millimeter Converter

1 in = 25.4 mm

millimeters (mm)25.4

Formula

mm = in × 25.4

Inches to millimeters conversion table

inches (in)millimeters (mm)
0.5 in12.7 mm
1 in25.4 mm
2 in50.8 mm
3 in76.2 mm
5 in127 mm
10 in254 mm
20 in508 mm
25 in635 mm
50 in1270 mm
75 in1905 mm
100 in2540 mm
250 in6350 mm
500 in12700 mm
1000 in25400 mm
5000 in127000 mm

Inches and millimeters are both length units. One inch equals 25.4 millimeters; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.

Sanity-check examples

  • 1 in = 25.4 mm
  • 10 in = 254 mm
  • 100 in = 2540 mm

Common pitfalls and look-alike units

The international statute mile is exactly 1.60934 km; the nautical mile is a different unit (1 nmi = 1.852 km) that shows up in knots. Chinese market units follow the modern definitions 1 li = 500 m, 1 chi = 1/3 m, 1 cun = 1/30 m — older chi varied by dynasty (roughly 0.32–0.35 m), so do not apply them to historical measurements.

Frequently asked questions

How many millimeters are in a inch?

1 inch (in) equals 25.4 millimeter (mm).

How do I convert inches to millimeters?

Multiply the inch value by 25.4 to get millimeter — for example, 2 inches = 50.8 millimeter.

How do I convert millimeters back to inches?

1 millimeter is approximately 0.0393701 inch. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.

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