inch to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert inch [in] to millimeter [mm], or change ↔.
inch [in]
Definition: The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: The inch originated from ancient systems of measurement and was standardized in 1959 by international agreement as 2.54 cm.
CurrentUse: Inches are still commonly used in the United States and the UK for measuring lengths, particularly in manufacturing, engineering, and personal measurements (like height).
funfact: The inch is divided into 12 smaller units called 'lines' and has been used since ancient times for everything from architecture to everyday use.
millimeter [mm]
Definition: The millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter (1 mm = 0.001 m).
Historyandorigin: The millimeter, part of the metric system established in the 18th century, has been used for precise measurements in fields like engineering and science.
CurrentUse: Millimeters are commonly used to measure very small distances, such as in engineering, architecture, and medical fields.
funfact: Millimeters are often used in technical measurements and can represent the thickness of objects like paper or the diameter of small components.
inch [in] to millimeter [mm] Conversion Table
| 1 inch [in] | 25.4 millimeter [mm] |
| 2 inch [in] | 50.8 millimeter [mm] |
| 3 inch [in] | 76.2 millimeter [mm] |
| 5 inch [in] | 127 millimeter [mm] |
| 10 inch [in] | 254 millimeter [mm] |
| 50 inch [in] | 1270 millimeter [mm] |
| 100 inch [in] | 2540 millimeter [mm] |
| 1000 inch [in] | 25400 millimeter [mm] |
| 10000 inch [in] | 254000 millimeter [mm] |
| 100000 inch [in] | 2540000 millimeter [mm] |
| 1000000 inch [in] | 25400000 millimeter [mm] |
How to Convert inch to millimeter
1 inch [in] = 25.4 millimeter [mm]
1 millimeter [mm] = 0.0393700787 inch [in]
we use cross multiplication method
inch [in] → millimeter [mm]
1 → 25.4
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*25.4=1*x
by simplifying
x=38.1