Unit Converters

Inch to Meter Converter

Convert inches to meters or meters back to inches using the exact treaty factor of 0.0254 m per inch. Good for engineering, construction, screen sizes, and sewing.

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Converted length
0.9144 m

36 inches → metres

Conversion factor
×0.0254
1 inch equals
0.0254 m
Conversion factors are exact; rounding may affect the final digit.
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How it's calculated

m = in × 0.0254

in = inches, m = metres. 1 inch = 0.0254 m exactly. Reverse: in = m ÷ 0.0254.

Common values

InchesMeters
1 in0.0254 m
12 in0.3048 m
36 in0.9144 m
100 in2.54 m

Common questions

How many meters is one inch?

One inch is exactly 0.0254 meters, or 2.54 centimeters.

How many inches are in a meter?

About 39.37 inches, which is the reason a meter is a bit longer than a yard.