Convert millimeter to inch
Facts about the Millimeter
A millimeter is one-thousandth (1/1000) of a meter in the metric system.
Used in precision fields since the early adoption of the metric system, the millimeter is essential for detailed and small-scale measurements.
Millimeters are frequently used in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and any field requiring precision (e.g. thickness of paper or diameter of wires).
1 mm = 0.1 cm = 0.001 m = 0.0393701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mm | cm | 0.1 |
| 1 mm | m | 0.001 |
| 1 mm | in | 0.0393701 |
Facts about the Inch
The inch is an imperial unit of length, officially defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Originally based on the width of a thumb, the inch was standardized in 1959 and has deep roots in Anglo-Saxon and Roman measurement systems.
Inches are still widely used in the United States and UK for screen sizes, tools, and construction materials.
1 in = 2.54 cm = 25.4 mm = 0.0833333 ft
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 in | cm | 2.54 |
| 1 in | mm | 25.4 |
| 1 in | ft | 0.0833333 |