Convert inches to millimeters

Inch (in) to millimeter (mm). One inch equals 25.4 millimeters.

1 in =25.4mm (millimeters)

Formula

millimeters = inches × 25.4

Inch to millimeter conversion table

InchesMillimetersMillimetersInches
1 in25.4 mm1 mm0.03937 in
2 in50.8 mm2 mm0.07874 in
3 in76.2 mm3 mm0.11811 in
5 in127 mm5 mm0.19685 in
10 in254 mm10 mm0.393701 in
20 in508 mm20 mm0.787402 in
50 in1270 mm50 mm1.9685 in
100 in2540 mm100 mm3.937 in
500 in12700 mm500 mm19.685 in
1000 in25400 mm1000 mm39.3701 in

To convert inches to millimeters, multiply the number of inches by 25.4. One inch equals 25.4 millimeters, and one millimeter equals 0.03937 inches, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 in comes to 254 mm. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a length conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common inch values already worked out in millimeters, plus the reverse millimeter to inch direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.

Frequently asked questions

How many millimeters are in an inch?

One inch equals 25.4 millimeters. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of inches by 25.4 to get millimeters.

What is the formula to convert inches to millimeters?

Use millimeters = inches × 25.4. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.

How do I convert millimeters back to inches?

Go the other way by using one millimeter equals 0.03937 inches. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.

Is this inch to millimeter converter accurate?

Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.

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