Convert millimeters to inches
1 millimeter equals 0.03937 inches. Type any number below — the other side updates instantly.
Millimeters to inches — quick reference
| millimeters | inches |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.03937 in |
| 2 mm | 0.07874 in |
| 3 mm | 0.11811 in |
| 4 mm | 0.15748 in |
| 5 mm | 0.19685 in |
| 6 mm | 0.23622 in |
| 8 mm | 0.314961 in |
| 10 mm | 0.393701 in |
| 12 mm | 0.472441 in |
| 15 mm | 0.590551 in |
| 18 mm | 0.708661 in |
| 20 mm | 0.787402 in |
| 25 mm | 0.984252 in |
| 30 mm | 1.1811 in |
| 40 mm | 1.5748 in |
| 50 mm | 1.9685 in |
| 75 mm | 2.9528 in |
| 100 mm | 3.937 in |
| 150 mm | 5.9055 in |
| 200 mm | 7.874 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.
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