Convert inch to meter

Enter the value to convert from inch to meter.

From: in
To: m
Result: 1 inch (in) = 0.0254 meters (m)

How to Convert Inch to Meter

Converting inch to meter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.

Conversion Formula

m = in ÷ 39.370079

Reverse conversion: Convert meter to inch

Comparison: Inch vs Meter

When to Use Each Unit

Inch: Primary length unit in the United States for construction, manufacturing, and everyday measurements.

Meter: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.

Common Conversion Values

  • 1 in = 2.54 cm
  • 1 in = 25.4 mm
  • 12 in = 1 ft
  • 1 in ≈ 0.0254 m

About Inch

Definition: The inch (symbol: in) is an imperial unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot, approximately 2.54 centimeters.

History: Originally based on the width of a human thumb. Standardized in 1959 as exactly 25.4 millimeters internationally.

Current Use: Primary length unit in the United States for construction, manufacturing, and everyday measurements.

Examples: Screen sizes: 15-32 inches, screw sizes: 1/4-1 inch, lumber: 2×4 inches, pipe diameters: 1/2-12 inches

About Meter

Definition: The meter (symbol: m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

History: Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from equator to North Pole. Redefined multiple times, with current definition adopted in 1983.

Current Use: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.

Examples: Room dimensions: 3-5m, human height: 1.5-2m, door height: 2m, car length: 4-5m

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