Inches to Meters Converter
Convert between imperial inches and metric meters for precise measurements
Imperial to Metric Length Calculator
Imperial unit (1 inch = 0.0254 meters)
Metric unit (1 meter = 39.3701 inches)
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: Meters = Inches × 0.0254
Calculation: 0" × 0.0254 = 0.0000 m
Reference: This is an exact conversion - 1 inch = exactly 0.0254 meters
Common Conversions
| Inches | Meters | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 | Thumb width |
| 6 | 0.1524 | Ruler length |
| 12 | 0.3048 | 1 foot |
| 24 | 0.6096 | 2 feet |
| 36 | 0.9144 | 1 yard |
| 39.37 | 1.0000 | 1 meter |
| 48 | 1.2192 | 4 feet |
| 60 | 1.5240 | 5 feet |
| 72 | 1.8288 | 6 feet |
| 84 | 2.1336 | 7 feet |
| 120 | 3.0480 | 10 feet |
| 394 | 10.0000 | 10 meters |
Quick Reference
Basic Conversions
1 inch = 0.0254 meters (exact)
1 meter = 39.3701 inches
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
1 yard = 0.9144 meters
International Standards
Scientific measurements
Engineering specifications
International trade
Usage Tips
Construction projects
Manufacturing tolerances
Product specifications
Common Measurement Examples
Standard Ruler
12" = 0.3048 m
Smartphone
~6" = 0.1524 m length
24" Monitor
24" = 0.6096 m diagonal
Standard Door
80" = 2.032 m height
Understanding Inches to Meters Conversion
Imperial vs Metric Systems
The inch is part of the imperial measurement system primarily used in the United States, while the meter is the base unit of length in the metric system used worldwide. The exact conversion factor is 1 inch = 0.0254 meters.
When to Convert
Engineering & Manufacturing:
- • International product specifications
- • Scientific research documentation
- • CAD software and technical drawings
- • Quality control and tolerances
Construction & Architecture:
- • International building codes
- • Material specifications
- • Structural engineering
- • Cross-border projects
Conversion Formula
Meters = Inches × 0.0254
Inches = Meters × 39.3701
Practical Examples
Screen Size Example
27-inch monitor = 27 × 0.0254 = 0.6858 meters
Height Example
6 feet (72 inches) = 72 × 0.0254 = 1.8288 meters
Precision Example
0.5 inches = 0.5 × 0.0254 = 0.0127 meters (12.7 mm)
Detailed Conversion Table
Inches to Meters (Precise Values)
| Inches | Meters | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1" | 0.00254 | Precision work |
| 1" | 0.0254 | Small measurement |
| 6" | 0.1524 | Ruler length |
| 12" | 0.3048 | 1 foot |
| 24" | 0.6096 | Monitor size |
| 36" | 0.9144 | 1 yard |
Meters to Inches (Common Values)
| Meters | Inches | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 0.394" | 1 centimeter |
| 0.1 m | 3.937" | 10 centimeters |
| 0.5 m | 19.685" | Half meter |
| 1.0 m | 39.37" | 1 meter |
| 2.0 m | 78.74" | Average height |
| 10.0 m | 393.7" | Room length |