Inches to Metres
Type a value in Inches and get the result in Metres, calculated exactly.
30 Inches = 0.762 Metres
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Formula
m = in × 0.0254
To convert Inches to Metres, multiply the value by 0.0254.
Worked examples
- 1 in × 0.0254 = 0.0254 m
- 30 in × 0.0254 = 0.762 m
- 100 in × 0.0254 = 2.54 m
This factor is exact by definition.
Conversion table
| Inches (in) | Metres (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 3 | 0.0762 |
| 4 | 0.1016 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 6 | 0.1524 |
| 7 | 0.1778 |
| 8 | 0.2032 |
| 9 | 0.2286 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 15 | 0.381 |
| 20 | 0.508 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 30 | 0.762 |
| 40 | 1.016 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 60 | 1.524 |
| 70 | 1.778 |
| 75 | 1.905 |
| 80 | 2.032 |
| 90 | 2.286 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
Values marked ≈ are rounded; the rest are exact.
Reverse table: Metres to Inches
| Metres (m) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 | ≈ 39.37008 |
| 2 | ≈ 78.74016 |
| 3 | ≈ 118.1102 |
| 4 | ≈ 157.4803 |
| 5 | ≈ 196.8504 |
| 6 | ≈ 236.2205 |
| 7 | ≈ 275.5906 |
| 8 | ≈ 314.9606 |
| 9 | ≈ 354.3307 |
| 10 | ≈ 393.7008 |
| 15 | ≈ 590.5512 |
| 20 | ≈ 787.4016 |
| 25 | ≈ 984.252 |
| 30 | ≈ 1,181.102 |
| 40 | ≈ 1,574.803 |
| 50 | ≈ 1,968.504 |
| 60 | ≈ 2,362.205 |
| 70 | ≈ 2,755.906 |
| 75 | ≈ 2,952.756 |
| 80 | ≈ 3,149.606 |
| 90 | ≈ 3,543.307 |
| 100 | ≈ 3,937.008 |
Unit definitions
- Inches in
- Exactly 0.0254 metres, by the 1959 international agreement.
- Metres m
- The SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
Questions people ask
Inches to Metres: what is the conversion factor?
One in is 0.0254 m.
How do I convert Inches to Metres?
Use the formula above. For example, 30 in = 0.762 m.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact definitions, so the factor is exact; a result is only rounded when its decimals never end.
Factors checked 19 October 2026.