📏 mm → in Conversion
Turn metric lengths into inches for compatible documentation.
Useful for tailors, carpenters, and makers who need to translate metric measurements into imperial units on the fly.
Inches: 1 in
How to Use This Calculator
Enter millimeters
Provide the length in mm from your measurement tool.
Read inches
The converter divides by 25.4 to display the value in inches.
Apply the result
Use the inch measurement in U.S. drawings, templates, or purchase orders.
Formula
Inches = Millimeters ÷ 25.4
Use the formula breakdown to confirm the calculation logic or perform the conversion manually if needed.
Full Description
Converting millimeters to inches by hand can be error-prone. This calculator uses the exact SI relationship so you can focus on design and fabrication without repetitive math.
Because results include sensible rounding, you can copy them directly into documentation or CAD software.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many millimeters are in an inch?
Exactly 25.4 mm.
Can it handle fractions?
Enter decimal millimeters; the converter will return the appropriate decimal inches.
Does it work for large values?
Yes. Enter any non-negative length and it scales accordingly.
How do I get fractional inches?
Convert the decimal inch value to fractions manually, or use a separate fraction converter.