Inch to Meter Converter
1 in = 0.0254 m — convert instantly with formula and table.
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Quick answer: one inch equals 0.0254 meters. So to convert inches to meters, multiply by 0.0254.
How to convert inches to meters
meters = inches × 0.0254
The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters since 1959. Screen sizes worldwide are still quoted in inches, making it one of the most-converted units on the internet.
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Nearly every other length unit is now legally defined against it.
Inch to Meter conversion table
| Inch (in) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.000254 m |
| 0.1 in | 0.00254 m |
| 0.25 in | 0.00635 m |
| 0.4 in | 0.01016 m |
| 0.75 in | 0.01905 m |
| 1.25 in | 0.03175 m |
| 1.75 in | 0.04445 m |
| 2.5 in | 0.0635 m |
| 3.5 in | 0.0889 m |
| 4.5 in | 0.1143 m |
| 6 in | 0.1524 m |
| 8 in | 0.2032 m |
| 10 in | 0.254 m |
| 12 in | 0.3048 m |
| 14 in | 0.3556 m |
| 16 in | 0.4064 m |
| 18 in | 0.4572 m |
| 20 in | 0.508 m |
| 24 in | 0.6096 m |
| 26 in | 0.6604 m |
| 30 in | 0.762 m |
| 35 in | 0.889 m |
| 45 in | 1.143 m |
| 55 in | 1.397 m |
| 65 in | 1.651 m |
| 75 in | 1.905 m |
| 85 in | 2.159 m |
| 95 in | 2.413 m |
| 110 in | 2.794 m |
| 125 in | 3.175 m |
| 175 in | 4.445 m |
| 250 in | 6.35 m |
| 350 in | 8.89 m |
| 450 in | 11.43 m |
| 600 in | 15.24 m |
| 750 in | 19.05 m |
| 900 in | 22.86 m |
| 1,500 in | 38.1 m |
| 2,500 in | 63.5 m |
| 10,000 in | 254 m |
Need the opposite direction? Use the Meter to Inch converter, or read our complete guide to length conversions for every formula in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one inch?
One inch equals 0.0254 meters. Multiply any inch value by 0.0254 to get meters.
What is 10 inches in meters?
10 inches equal 0.254 meters (10 × 0.0254).
Is the inch to meter conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.0254) is based on the internationally agreed definitions of both units, so results are exact up to rounding of the final decimal places.
Is my data stored when I use this converter?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server, logged or stored.