Inches to Millimeters
Convert inches to millimeters instantly. 1 in = 25.4 mm. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert inches to millimeters
To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by 25.4. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
mm = in × 25.4
Inches to Millimeters conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Inches | Millimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 25.4 mm |
| 2 in | 50.8 mm |
| 3 in | 76.2 mm |
| 5 in | 127 mm |
| 10 in | 254 mm |
| 20 in | 508 mm |
| 25 in | 635 mm |
| 50 in | 1,270 mm |
| 100 in | 2,540 mm |
| 500 in | 12,700 mm |
| 1,000 in | 25,400 mm |
What is a inch?
Exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.
What is a millimeter?
A thousandth of a metre. The default fine unit on metric engineering drawings.
The formula
mm = in × 25.4
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Inches to Millimeters
- Type the number of inches you want to convert.
- Read the result in millimeters straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked millimeters to inches page.
Inches to Millimeters — frequently asked questions
How many millimeters are in a inch?
One inch equals 25.4 mm. mm = in × 25.4
What is the formula to convert inches to millimeters?
The formula is mm = in × 25.4. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert millimeters back to inches?
Divide instead of multiplying: one millimeter is 0.0393700787 in. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this inches to millimeters free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
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