Inches to Metres (in to m)
1 in = 0.0254 m. Multiply inches by 0.0254; the box below does it both ways.
metres
12 in = 0.3048 m · metres to inches page
How to convert inches to metres
- Take the value in inches.
- Multiply by 0.0254 (because 1 in = 0.0254 m).
- Example: 12 in × 0.0254 = 0.3048 m.
- Going back: divide by 0.0254, or multiply by 39.370079.
Where this comes up
Multiply by 0.0254. A metre is 39.37 inches, so anything under 40 inches is less than a metre. Comes up with imported furniture and gym equipment whose dimensions are listed in inches.
| in | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 6 | 0.1524 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 12 | 0.3048 |
| 24 | 0.6096 |
| 36 | 0.9144 |
| 39.37 | 1 |
| 48 | 1.2192 |
| 60 | 1.524 |
| 72 | 1.8288 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 120 | 3.048 |
| 240 | 6.096 |
| 1,000 | 25.4 |
Questions people ask
How many metres are in 1 inch?
1 in = 0.0254 m. To convert, multiply the inch value by 0.0254.
What is 48 in in m?
48 in is 1.2192 m.
How do I convert metres back to inches?
Divide by 0.0254, or multiply by 39.370079: 1 m = 39.370079 in.
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Factors are the exact international definitions; last checked 2026-10-10.