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Inches to millimeters (in to mm)

1 in = 25.4 mm. Enter any value below to convert inches to millimeters instantly, or use the length converter for every other unit.

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1 in = 25.4 mm

mm = in × 25.4
1 mm = 0.03937007874 in

Convert length

Common length conversions

1 in2.54 cm
1 ft0.3048 m
1 yd0.9144 m
1 mi1.609344 km
1 nmi1.852 km
1 m3.280839895 ft
1 km0.6213711922 mi
1 cm0.3937007874 in

Inches to millimeters conversion table

Inches to millimeters
Inches (in)Millimeters (mm)
0.125 in3.175 mm
0.25 in6.35 mm
0.5 in12.7 mm
0.75 in19.05 mm
1 in25.4 mm
2 in50.8 mm
3 in76.2 mm
6 in152.4 mm
12 in304.8 mm

The formula

mm = in × 25.4

1 in = 0.0254 m (exact). 1 mm = 0.001 m. These are exact definitions, so the only rounding is in the displayed result (10 significant digits).

When you need it

Inches to millimeters is common in machining, 3D printing and woodworking, where drawings mix fractional inches with metric parts. Multiply by 25.4. Converting fractions first to decimals (3/8 = 0.375) keeps the arithmetic simple.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert inches to millimeters?

Multiply the value in inches by 25.4 (or divide by 0.03937007874). For example, 0.75 in = 19.05 mm.

How many millimeters are in one inch?

1 in = 25.4 mm.

What is 1/2 inch in mm?

Exactly 12.7 mm, so a 12 mm metric part is slightly smaller than a 1/2-inch one.

What is 3/8 inch in mm?

3/8 inch is 0.375 in, which is exactly 9.525 mm.