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Inch Conversion Reference Tables

Common Inch Conversions

1 inch
2.54 cmExact
1 inch
25.4 mmExact
1 inch
0.0833 ft1/12 foot
1 inch
0.02778 yd1/36 yard
1 inch
0.0254 mSI
1 foot
12 inchesExact
1 yard
36 inchesExact
1 cm
0.3937 in≈ 63/160
1 mm
0.03937 in≈ 1/25.4
1 meter
39.3701 inSI
1 sq in
6.4516 cm²Area
1 cu in
16.387 cm³Volume

Inches — Fraction to Decimal

FractionDecimal
1/16″0.0625
1/8″0.125
3/16″0.1875
1/4″0.25
5/16″0.3125
3/8″0.375
7/16″0.4375
1/2″0.5
FractionDecimal
9/16″0.5625
5/8″0.625
11/16″0.6875
3/4″0.75
13/16″0.8125
7/8″0.875
15/16″0.9375
1″1.0000

Inch Calculator – Convert Inches to Any Length Unit

The Inch Calculator is a free online tool that converts inches to centimeters, millimeters, feet, meters, yards, and other units of length in one step. Enter any value in inches or in any supported unit and the calculator returns precise results based on the international standard of 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters. It also handles fractional inches (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32) and converts them to decimal inches for use in engineering, construction, and design.

What Is an Inch?

An inch is a unit of length equal to exactly 1/12 of a foot and 1/36 of a yard. Under the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, one inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters, making it a precise, globally recognized measurement. The word "inch" comes from the Latin uncia, meaning "one-twelfth," which reflects its original relationship to the foot. It belongs to both the British Imperial system and the United States customary system and is written as "in" or with the double prime mark (″).

Where Inch Measurements Are Used

Inches are the standard length unit in the United States and are used alongside the metric system in the United Kingdom and Canada. The unit is the global default in specific industries, including television and monitor screen sizes (measured diagonally), tire and wheel sizing, plumbing pipe diameters, lumber and plywood dimensions, paper formats like US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches), and printing resolution measured in DPI (dots per inch) and PPI (pixels per inch).

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How many millimeters are in an inch?

There are exactly 25.4 millimeters in one inch. This is the internationally agreed definition set by the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement and is used in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific work. Use the Inches to MM Calculator for quick conversions.

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How many centimeters are in an inch?

One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. The conversion is exact, not an approximation, so it works for both everyday measurement and precision applications. For instant results, use the Inches to CM Calculator.

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How many inches are in a meter?

One meter equals 39.3701 inches. Since the inch is defined as exactly 0.0254 meters, the meter contains 1 / 0.0254 = 39.3701 inches. Convert any value with the Inches to Meters Calculator.

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How do I convert inches to feet?

Divide the number of inches by 12, since 1 foot contains exactly 12 inches. For example, 36 inches ÷ 12 = 3 feet. Use the Inches to Feet Calculator for mixed and decimal results.

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What is a fractional inch?

A fractional inch expresses a measurement as a fraction such as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32. This format is standard in woodworking, construction, and metal fabrication, where rulers and tape measures are marked in fractions of an inch. Convert between formats with the Fraction to Decimal Inches Calculator.

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How do I convert decimal inches to fractions?

Choose a denominator (for example 16 for sixteenths), multiply the decimal value by it, and round to the nearest whole number. Example: 0.75 × 16 = 12, so 0.75 inch equals 12/16, which simplifies to 3/4 inch. The Decimal to Fraction Inches Calculator does this automatically.

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What is 1 inch in pixels?

It depends on the DPI (dots per inch). At 96 DPI, the standard for web display, 1 inch equals 96 pixels. At 300 DPI, used for print, 1 inch equals 300 pixels. Use the Pixels to Inches Calculator or DPI Calculator for custom values.

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What is the difference between square inches and cubic inches?

A square inch (in²) measures area: the surface of a 1-inch by 1-inch square. A cubic inch (in³) measures volume: the space inside a 1-inch by 1-inch by 1-inch cube. A linear inch measures length along one dimension. See the Square Inches and Cubic Inches calculators for each.