millimeter to inch
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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]
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] to inch [in] Conversion Table
1 millimeter [mm] | 0.0393700787 inch [in] |
2 millimeter [mm] | 0.0787401575 inch [in] |
3 millimeter [mm] | 0.1181102362 inch [in] |
5 millimeter [mm] | 0.1968503937 inch [in] |
10 millimeter [mm] | 0.3937007874 inch [in] |
50 millimeter [mm] | 1.968503937 inch [in] |
100 millimeter [mm] | 3.937007874 inch [in] |
1000 millimeter [mm] | 39.37007874 inch [in] |
10000 millimeter [mm] | 393.7007874 inch [in] |
100000 millimeter [mm] | 3937.007874 inch [in] |
1000000 millimeter [mm] | 39370.07874 inch [in] |
How to Convert millimeter to inch
1 millimeter [mm] = 0.0393700787 inch [in]
1 inch [in] = 25.4 millimeter [mm]
we use cross multiplication method
millimeter [mm] → inch [in]
1 → 0.0393700787
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0393700787=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0590551181