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Convert Millimeters to Inches

One millimeter equals 0.0393701 inches. Type any value to convert millimeters to inches instantly — with a full reference table below.

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How to convert Millimeters to Inches

To convert millimeters to inches, multiply by 0.0393701. One millimeter equals 0.0393701 in, and one inch equals 25.4 mm.

  1. Take the value in millimeters — for example 7.5 mm.
  2. Multiply by 0.0393701 (the number of inches in one millimeter).
  3. 7.5 × 0.0393701 = 0.295276 in.

Quick mental estimate: Divide the number of millimeters by 25.4 — that is exact.

Millimeters to Inches conversion table

MillimetersInches
1 mm0.0393701 in
2 mm0.0787402 in
3 mm0.11811 in
4 mm0.15748 in
5 mm0.19685 in
6 mm0.23622 in
7 mm0.275591 in
8 mm0.314961 in
9 mm0.354331 in
10 mm0.393701 in
12 mm0.472441 in
15 mm0.590551 in
20 mm0.787402 in
25 mm0.984252 in
50 mm1.968504 in
100 mm3.937008 in
InchesMillimeters
1 in25.4 mm
2 in50.8 mm
3 in76.2 mm
4 in101.6 mm
5 in127 mm
6 in152.4 mm
7 in177.8 mm
8 in203.2 mm
9 in228.6 mm
10 in254 mm
12 in304.8 mm
15 in381 mm
20 in508 mm
25 in635 mm
50 in1,270 mm
100 in2,540 mm

About converting Millimeters to Inches

Millimeters (mm) and Inches (in) are both units of length. The exact factor is 1 mm = 0.0393701 in, so multiply by 0.0393701 to go from millimeters to inches (or divide to go back).

The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Inches to Millimeters converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.

Real-world length in millimeters and inches

ExampleMillimetersInches
A credit card's width (ISO/IEC 7810)85.6 mm3.370079 in
The long side of A4 paper (ISO 216)297 mm11.69291 in
A US standard door (80 in tall)2,032 mm80 in
A football pitch (FIFA recommended length)105,000 mm4,133.858 in

“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.

The units

Millimeters (mm)

One thousandth of a metre.

Used for: Engineering drawings, rainfall, screen and jewellery sizes.

Inches (in)

Exactly 25.4 mm (1/12 of a foot).

Used for: US and UK screen sizes, tyres, timber and body measurements.

Every length factor here is exact: the inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement.

Frequently asked questions

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How many inches are in one millimeter?
One millimeter equals 0.0393701 inches.
How do I convert millimeters to inches?
Multiply the number of millimeters by 0.0393701. For example, 10 millimeters = 0.393701 inches.
What is 5 millimeters in inches?
5 millimeters is 0.19685 inches.
Is a millimeter bigger than a inch?
No. One millimeter is 0.0393701 of a inch — it takes 25.4 millimeters to make one inch.
How many inches is a US standard door?
A US standard door is 80 inches (2,032 millimeters).