Inch → Meter
1 in = 0.0254 m. Convert inches to meters instantly with this free online tool.
Inch to Meter Conversion Table
| Inch (in) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 500 | 12.7 |
| 1000 | 25.4 |
Inch to Meter Formula
1 in = 0.0254 m
Nominal vs Actual Lumber Sizes
| Nominal | Actual (in) | Actual (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1×2 | 3/4" × 1-1/2" | 19 × 38 |
| 1×4 | 3/4" × 3-1/2" | 19 × 89 |
| 1×6 | 3/4" × 5-1/2" | 19 × 140 |
| 2×2 | 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" | 38 × 38 |
| 2×4 | 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 38 × 89 |
| 2×6 | 1-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 38 × 140 |
| 2×8 | 1-1/2" × 7-1/4" | 38 × 184 |
| 2×10 | 1-1/2" × 9-1/4" | 38 × 235 |
| 2×12 | 1-1/2" × 11-1/4" | 38 × 286 |
| 4×4 | 3-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 89 × 89 |
| 6×6 | 5-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 140 × 140 |
About Inch and Meter
What is a Inch?
An inch is 1/12 of a foot and exactly 25.4 millimeters, widely used in the United States and United Kingdom for everyday measurements. The width of an adult thumb is approximately 1 inch.
What is a Meter?
A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. A standard door is about 2 meters tall.
When to convert Inch to Meter
Converting inches to meters is common when working with imperial measurements alongside metric specifications. For example, specifying lumber dimensions like 2×4 boards. Use meters for room-scale measurements in countries using the metric system, or when working with international building plans.