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Sources and Accuracy
Length conversions use the metre as the reference unit. Common imperial relationships are exact where standardized, such as 1 inch = 0.0254 metre and 1 foot = 0.3048 metre.
Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-05-21.
About These Units
inch [in]
Definition
The inch is an imperial and US customary length unit equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters.
History
The inch has older customary origins and was standardized internationally as exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Current use
Inches are widely used for screen sizes, construction, product dimensions, clothing, tools, and household measurements.
millimeter [mm]
Definition
The millimeter is a metric length unit equal to one thousandth of a meter.
History
Millimeters come from the decimal metric system and are useful for precise small measurements.
Current use
Millimeters are used in engineering drawings, product dimensions, machining, printing, and medicine.