Inches to mm Converter

Convert inches to millimeters — or mm back to inches. Includes a fractions-of-an-inch reference table. Click any result to copy it.

mm = inches × 25.4inches = mm ÷ 25.4
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Inches (Fractions) to mm Table

InchesMillimeters
1/16"1.588 mm
1/8"3.175 mm
3/16"4.763 mm
1/4"6.35 mm
5/16"7.938 mm
3/8"9.525 mm
1/2"12.7 mm
5/8"15.875 mm
3/4"19.05 mm
1"25.4 mm
1.5"38.1 mm
2"50.8 mm
3"76.2 mm
4"101.6 mm
5"127 mm
6"152.4 mm
12"304.8 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mm is 1 inch?

Exactly 25.4 mm. Since 1959, 1 inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters by international agreement.

How do you convert inches to mm?

Multiply the inch value by 25.4. Formula: mm = inches × 25.4. For example, 3 inches × 25.4 = 76.2 mm.

How many mm is 1/4 inch?

1/4 inch = 6.35 mm. Multiply 0.25 × 25.4 = 6.35 mm.

How many mm is 1/2 inch?

1/2 inch = 12.7 mm. Multiply 0.5 × 25.4 = 12.70 mm.

How many mm is 3/4 inch?

3/4 inch = 19.05 mm. Multiply 0.75 × 25.4 = 19.05 mm.

How many inches is 50 mm?

50 mm ÷ 25.4 = 1.9685 inches (approximately 1 31/32 inches).

How many mm is 6 inches?

6 inches × 25.4 = 152.4 mm. A standard 6-inch ruler is exactly 152.4 mm long.

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