Convert Inches to Meters
1 inch = 0.0254 meters. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Inches to Meters formula
Multiply the number of inches by 0.0254 to get meters.
meters = inches × 0.0254To go the other way: divide the number of meters by 0.0254, or multiply by 39.370079.
inches = meters ÷ 0.0254Inches to Meters conversion table
| Inches | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0254 m |
| 2 in | 0.0508 m |
| 3 in | 0.0762 m |
| 4 in | 0.1016 m |
| 5 in | 0.127 m |
| 6 in | 0.1524 m |
| 7 in | 0.1778 m |
| 8 in | 0.2032 m |
| 9 in | 0.2286 m |
| 10 in | 0.254 m |
| 15 in | 0.381 m |
| 20 in | 0.508 m |
| 25 in | 0.635 m |
| 30 in | 0.762 m |
| 40 in | 1.016 m |
| 50 in | 1.27 m |
| 75 in | 1.905 m |
| 100 in | 2.54 m |
| 250 in | 6.35 m |
| 500 in | 12.7 m |
| 1,000 in | 25.4 m |
Meters to Inches conversion table
| Meters | Inches |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 39.370079 in |
| 2 m | 78.740157 in |
| 3 m | 118.110236 in |
| 4 m | 157.480315 in |
| 5 m | 196.850394 in |
| 6 m | 236.220472 in |
| 7 m | 275.590551 in |
| 8 m | 314.96063 in |
| 9 m | 354.330709 in |
| 10 m | 393.700787 in |
About the inch
An inch is exactly 25.4 millimetres and is used for screen sizes, pipe diameters and paper dimensions.
About the meter
The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a inch?
There are 0.0254 meters in one inch.
How many inches are in a meter?
There are 39.370079 inches in one meter.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the inch and the meter is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 inches in meters?
10 inches equals 0.254 meters.