📏 Inch Converter
Expand inch measurements into other imperial and metric units.
Useful for woodworking, product design, and apparel sizing when inches need to be shared globally.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter inches
Type the measurement in inches exactly as noted on your plan or product spec.
Review conversions
See the equivalent length in feet, yards, miles, and core metric units.
Share the results
Copy the value that fits your audience—imperial for local teams, metric for international collaborators.
Formula
Feet = Inches ÷ 12
Yards = Inches ÷ 36
Centimeters = Inches × 2.54
Millimeters = Inches × 25.4
Meters = Inches × 0.0254
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
The inch remains a staple in manufacturing, cabinetry, and consumer products. Translating it into metric units keeps documentation aligned with international standards and supplier requirements.
Because the converter routes through meters, even large inch values remain precise when expressed in kilometers or millimeters.
Use the inches-to-yard or inch-to-meter dedicated calculators for targeted outputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it support fractional inches?
Yes. Enter decimals (e.g., 2.75) or convert fractions to decimals before inputting.
Can I convert centimeters back to inches?
Use the inch converter with centimeters input by selecting the centimeter unit in the feet or height converters, or divide centimeters by 2.54.
What about negative measurements?
Negative values convert mathematically, though physical lengths are typically non-negative.
Are results rounded?
Outputs display with suitable precision, but you can adjust the formatting in code if needed.