Inches to Meters Converter
Convert inches to meters instantly. One inch equals exactly 0.0254 meters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert inches to meters
Worked example: convert 15 inches to meters. Using meters ← inches × 0.0254, we get 15 × 0.0254 = 0.381 m. To check the result, convert back: 0.381 m ÷ 0.0254 = 15 in.
Inches to meters chart
| Inches (in) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0254 m |
| 2 in | 0.0508 m |
| 3 in | 0.0762 m |
| 4 in | 0.1016 m |
| 5 in | 0.127 m |
| 6 in | 0.1524 m |
| 8 in | 0.2032 m |
| 10 in | 0.254 m |
| 12 in | 0.3048 m |
| 15 in | 0.381 m |
| 20 in | 0.508 m |
| 25 in | 0.635 m |
| 30 in | 0.762 m |
| 40 in | 1.016 m |
| 50 in | 1.27 m |
| 75 in | 1.905 m |
| 100 in | 2.54 m |
| 150 in | 3.81 m |
| 200 in | 5.08 m |
| 250 in | 6.35 m |
| 500 in | 12.7 m |
| 1,000 in | 25.4 m |
Meters to inches (reverse)
| Meters (m) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 39.37008 in |
| 2 m | 78.74016 in |
| 5 m | 196.8504 in |
| 10 m | 393.7008 in |
| 20 m | 787.4016 in |
| 50 m | 1,968.504 in |
| 100 m | 3,937.008 in |
| 250 m | 9,842.52 in |
| 500 m | 19,685.04 in |
| 1,000 m | 39,370.08 in |
About the inch and the meter
The inch is an imperial and US customary unit equal to one twelfth of a foot. It is used for screen sizes, tire and wheel dimensions, plumbing pipes, lumber and many tools in the US, UK and Canada.
The meter (metre) is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is used for room sizes, running tracks, swimming pools and building heights almost everywhere outside the US.
One meter equals 39.37008 inches, which makes the meter the longer unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in inches and meters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In inches | In meters |
|---|---|---|
| The long side of an A4 sheet of paper | 11.693 in | 0.297 m |
| A typical adult's height | 66.929 in | 1.7 m |
| A standard interior door | 80 in | 2.032 m |
| A double-decker bus length | 433.07 in | 11 m |
| An Olympic swimming pool | 1,968.5 in | 50 m |
| A soccer pitch length | 4,133.9 in | 105 m |
Inches to meters FAQ
How many meters are in one inch?
One inch equals exactly 0.0254 meters. In the other direction, one meter equals 39.370079 inches.
How do I convert inches to meters without a calculator?
convert 15 inches to meters. Using meters ← inches × 0.0254, we get 15 × 0.0254 = 0.381 m. To check the result, convert back: 0.381 m ÷ 0.0254 = 15 in. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.025. Then 15 in is about 0.375 m, compared with the exact 0.381 m (an error of 1.6%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is the long side of an A4 sheet of paper in meters?
The long side of an A4 sheet of paper is about 11.693 inches, which is 0.297 meters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the inches and meters the same in every country?
Since the 1959 international agreement the inch is exactly 25.4 millimeters in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. The meter is defined from the speed of light, so it is identical worldwide.