Length Converter
Metric and imperial distances.
1 millimeter = 0.03937007874 in. Enter any value to convert millimeters (mm) to inches (in), or use the table below for common values.
in = mm × 0.03937007874
Example: 10 mm = 0.3937007874 in. To convert the other way, use mm = in × 25.4.
Quick mental estimate: multiply by about 0.039.
| Millimeters (mm) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.03937007874 in |
| 2 mm | 0.07874015748 in |
| 3 mm | 0.1181102362 in |
| 4 mm | 0.157480315 in |
| 5 mm | 0.1968503937 in |
| 6 mm | 0.2362204724 in |
| 7 mm | 0.2755905512 in |
| 8 mm | 0.3149606299 in |
| 9 mm | 0.3543307087 in |
| 10 mm | 0.3937007874 in |
| 15 mm | 0.5905511811 in |
| 20 mm | 0.7874015748 in |
| 25 mm | 0.9842519685 in |
| 30 mm | 1.181102362 in |
| 40 mm | 1.57480315 in |
| 50 mm | 1.968503937 in |
| 75 mm | 2.952755906 in |
| 100 mm | 3.937007874 in |
| 250 mm | 9.842519685 in |
| 500 mm | 19.68503937 in |
| 1,000 mm | 39.37007874 in |
The millimeter is one thousandth of a meter. It is the standard unit on engineering drawings, for rainfall, and for screen, sheet and tool sizes.
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters (international agreement of 1959). It is used in the US and UK for screen sizes, lumber, fasteners and body height.
Use the formula in = mm × 0.03937007874. For example, 10 mm = 0.3937007874 in.
1 mm = 0.03937007874 in.
Use mm = in × 25.4. 1 in = 25.4 mm.