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Millimetres to Inches

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Millimetres to Inches (mm to in) Converter

1 millimetre = 0.03937 inches

1 mm ≈ 0.039370079 in
From
  • Centimetrescm
  • Millimetresmm
  • Inchesin
To
  • Centimetrescm
  • Inchesin

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How it’s calculated

in = mm ÷ 25.4

  • Divide the value in millimetres by 25.4.
  • Equivalently, multiply by 0.03937007874.
  • 1 mm = 0.03937007874 in · 1 in = 25.4 mm

Quick examples

1 millimetre = 0.03937 inches · 1 in = 25.4 mm

  • 1 millimetre = 0.03937 inches
  • 5 millimetres = 0.19685 inches
  • 10 millimetres = 0.3937 inches
  • 25 millimetres = 0.98425 inches
  • 100 millimetres = 3.937 inches

Millimetres to inches conversion table

millimetre (mm) to inch (in)
Millimetres (mm)Inches (in)
0.1 mm0.003937 in
0.5 mm0.019685 in
1 mm0.03937 in
2 mm0.07874 in
3 mm0.11811 in
4 mm0.15748 in
5 mm0.19685 in
6 mm0.23622 in
7 mm0.27559 in
8 mm0.31496 in

About these units

Millimetre (mm)

SI (metric)

1 mm = 0.001 m (exact)

Defined as exactly 1/1,000 of a metre.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Inch (in)

US & imperial (identical)

1 in = 0.0254 m (exact)

The international inch, defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert millimetres to inches?

Use in = mm ÷ 25.4. Divide the value in millimetres by 25.4.

How many inches are in 1 millimetre?

1 millimetre (mm) equals 0.03937 inches (in); more precisely 0.03937007874.

How many millimetres are in 1 inch?

1 inch (in) equals 25.4 millimetres (mm).

What is 10 mm in in?

10 millimetres = 0.3937 inches.

What is a millimetre?

Defined as exactly 1/1,000 of a metre.

What is a inch?

The international inch, defined as exactly 2.54 cm since 1959.

Related conversions

Formula: in = mm ÷ 25.4. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.