Convert inches to meters
Accurate tool to convert between in and m
Length
Inches
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
Formula
To convert from inches to meters, divide the length by 39.3701.
inches (in)
Description
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
History
Historically based on the width of a human thumb. In the 14th century, it was defined as the length of three barleycorns placed end to end.
Symbol Origin
Derived from the Latin 'uncia', meaning 'one-twelfth' (of a foot).
Usage Context
Used for screen sizes (TVs, phones), tire rim diameters, and paper sizes (US Letter).
Main Usage
Did you know?
The international inch was exactly defined as 25.4 mm in 1959 to unify the US and British standards.
meters (m)
Description
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
History
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Since 1983, it is defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Symbol Origin
From the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.
Usage Context
The standard unit for measuring room sizes, athletic tracks, and short geographical distances.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The original meter bar was made of platinum-iridium and kept in a vault in Paris.
Quick Conversion Table
| inches (in) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 500 | 12.7 |
| 1000 | 25.4 |
| 2500 | 63.5 |
| 5000 | 127 |
| 10000 | 254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert inches to meters?
To convert from inches to meters, divide the length by 39.3701.
How many meters in 1 inches?
1 inches is equal to 0.0254 meters.
What is a inches?
The inch is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 2.54 centimeters.
What is a meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.