mm to Inches Converter

Convert millimeters to inches — or inches back to mm. Type any value and get the result instantly. Click any result to copy it.

inches = mm ÷ 25.4mm = inches × 25.4
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mm to Inches Conversion Table

MillimetersInches (decimal)Inches (fraction)
1 mm0.0394"3/64"
2 mm0.0787"5/64"
3 mm0.1181"1/8"
4 mm0.1575"5/32"
5 mm0.1969"13/64"
6 mm0.2362"15/64"
8 mm0.3150"5/16"
10 mm0.3937"25/64"
12 mm0.4724"15/32"
15 mm0.5906"19/32"
20 mm0.7874"25/32"
25 mm0.9843"63/64"
25.4 mm1.0000"1"
30 mm1.1811"1 3/16"
50 mm1.9685"1 31/32"
85.6 mm3.3701"3 3/8"
100 mm3.9370"3 15/16"
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many inches is 1 mm?

1 millimeter equals 0.03937 inches. Since 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly, 1 mm = 1 ÷ 25.4 = 0.03937 inches.

How do you convert mm to inches?

Divide the millimeter value by 25.4. Formula: inches = mm ÷ 25.4. For example, 50 mm ÷ 25.4 = 1.969 inches. To reverse, multiply inches by 25.4 to get mm.

How many mm is 1 inch?

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

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 mm is a credit card?

A standard credit card is 85.6 mm wide and 54 mm tall (ISO 7810 ID-1 standard). That is 3.370 × 2.126 inches.

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