0.1 inch equals 2.54 millimeters (mm).
To convert inches to millimeters, multiply the inch value by 25.4, since 1 inch equals 25.4 mm. So, 0.1 inch times 25.4 gives the result in millimeters.
Conversion Tool
Result in mm:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert inches to millimeters is:
millimeters = inches × 25.4
Since one inch is exactly 25.4 millimeters, you multiply the inch value by 25.4 to get the length in millimeters. This works because the international agreement fixed the inch to be equal 25.4 mm.
Example calculation:
- Given: 0.1 inch
- Multiply: 0.1 × 25.4 = 2.54 mm
- Result: 0.1 inch equals 2.54 millimeters
Conversion Example
- Example 1: Convert 2 inches to mm
- Multiply 2 × 25.4
- Result: 50.8 mm
- So, 2 inches is 50.8 millimeters
- Example 2: Convert 0.5 inch to mm
- Multiply 0.5 × 25.4
- Result: 12.7 mm
- Half an inch equals 12.7 millimeters
- Example 3: Convert 3.25 inches to mm
- Multiply 3.25 × 25.4
- Result: 82.55 mm
- Thus, 3.25 inches equals 82.55 millimeters
- Example 4: Convert 10 inches to mm
- Multiply 10 × 25.4
- Result: 254 mm
- So, 10 inches is 254 millimeters
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows values from -24.9 inches to 25.1 inches converted into millimeters. To use it, find the inch value in the left column, then read across to see the equivalent millimeters.
| Inches | Millimeters (mm) |
|---|---|
| -24.9 | -632.46 |
| -20.0 | -508.00 |
| -15.0 | -381.00 |
| -10.0 | -254.00 |
| -5.0 | -127.00 |
| -1.0 | -25.40 |
| 0.0 | 0.00 |
| 0.1 | 2.54 |
| 1.0 | 25.40 |
| 5.0 | 127.00 |
| 10.0 | 254.00 |
| 15.0 | 381.00 |
| 20.0 | 508.00 |
| 24.9 | 632.46 |
| 25.1 | 637.54 |
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Conversion Definitions
Inch: An inch is a unit length commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters or 25.4 millimeters. It is part of the imperial system, and used mostly in measuring small distances or objects, like screen sizes or paper dimensions.
Millimeter (mm): A millimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter. It is widely used around the world for precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and everyday measurements, especially when dealing with small distances or thickness.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 inch equal to 25.4 mm?
The inch was standardized internationally in 1959 to be exactly 25.4 millimeters. This standardization helps avoid confusion between countries using the imperial system and metric system, so measurements in inch can be accurately converted to metric units.
Can I use the same formula to convert from mm to inch?
No, the formula for mm to inch is the inverse, which divide millimeters by 25.4. So, to convert mm to inch you must divide the mm value by 25.4, not multiply.
Is it correct to say 0.1 inch is approximately 2.54 mm?
Yes, since 0.1 inch times 25.4 equals 2.54 mm exactly. This conversion is exact because the inch is defined based on millimeters by international agreement.
Does this conversion change for negative values?
The formula stays the same for negative values, it just means the length is measured in the opposite direction or is negative for some reason. Negative inches times 25.4 gives negative millimeters.
Why does the conversion tool round to 4 decimal places?
Rounding to 4 decimals balances precision and readability. It shows an accurate result without overwhelming with too many digits, suitable for most practical uses.