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Convert millimeters to inches

1 millimeter equals 0.03937 inches. Type any number below — the other side updates instantly.

Millimeters to inches — quick reference

millimetersinches
1 mm0.03937 in
2 mm0.07874 in
3 mm0.11811 in
4 mm0.15748 in
5 mm0.19685 in
6 mm0.23622 in
8 mm0.314961 in
10 mm0.393701 in
12 mm0.472441 in
15 mm0.590551 in
18 mm0.708661 in
20 mm0.787402 in
25 mm0.984252 in
30 mm1.1811 in
40 mm1.5748 in
50 mm1.9685 in
75 mm2.9528 in
100 mm3.937 in
150 mm5.9055 in
200 mm7.874 in

How to convert

Multiply the number of millimeters by 0.03937 to get inchs. To go the other way, multiply inchs by 25.4 to get millimeters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.

About these units

Millimeters

Definition
A millimeter (symbol: mm) is one-thousandth of a meter, the SI base unit of length. It equals 0.1 cm or about 0.0394 inches.
History
The millimeter was defined alongside the meter in 1799 as part of the original metric system in revolutionary France. It became part of the modernized SI in 1960.
Current use
Millimeters are the dominant unit for technical drawings, hardware tolerances, screen sizes, and any small measurement in metric countries.

Inches

Definition
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 25.4 mm. There are 12 inches in a foot.
History
The word inch derives from the Latin uncia ("one-twelfth"). Standards historically included the length of three barley grains end-to-end.
Current use
The inch is dominant in the United States, Canada, and the UK. It is used worldwide for screen sizes (TVs, laptops, phones) and certain engineering standards.

Frequently asked

How many inches are in 1 millimeter?
1 millimeter = 0.03937 inches.
How do you convert millimeters to inches?
Multiply the number of millimeters by 0.03937 to get inchs. To go the other way, multiply inchs by 25.4 to get millimeters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
What is 18 millimeters in inches?
18 millimeters = 0.708661 inches.
Reverse conversionInches to millimeters

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