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Inches to meters

meters = inches × 0.0254

Reverse: meters to inches

How to convert inches to meters

One inch is 0.0254 meters, so multiply the number of inches by 0.0254. For example, 20 inches is 20 × 0.0254 = 0.508 meters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 39.370079.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.03 gets within 18.1% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.

inchesmeters
1 in0.0254 m
2 in0.0508 m
3 in0.0762 m
4 in0.1016 m
5 in0.127 m
6 in0.1524 m
7 in0.1778 m
8 in0.2032 m
9 in0.2286 m
10 in0.254 m
11 in0.2794 m
12 in0.3048 m
13 in0.3302 m
14 in0.3556 m
15 in0.381 m
16 in0.4064 m
17 in0.4318 m
18 in0.4572 m
19 in0.4826 m
20 in0.508 m
25 in0.635 m
30 in0.762 m
40 in1.016 m
50 in1.27 m
60 in1.524 m
70 in1.778 m
75 in1.905 m
80 in2.032 m
90 in2.286 m
100 in2.54 m
120 in3.048 m
150 in3.81 m
200 in5.08 m
250 in6.35 m
300 in7.62 m
400 in10.16 m
500 in12.7 m
750 in19.05 m
1,000 in25.4 m
1,500 in38.1 m
2,000 in50.8 m
5,000 in127 m
10,000 in254 m

Questions

How many meters are in a inch?

0.0254 meters.

How do I convert inches to meters in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.0254, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.