1.45 inch is equal to 36.83 mm.
To convert inches to millimeters, multiply the inch value by 25.4 because 1 inch equals exactly 25.4 millimeters. So, 1.45 inches times 25.4 millimeters per inch results in 36.83 millimeters.
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Conversion Formula
To convert inch to millimeter, multiply the inch value by 25.4. This number, 25.4, is the length of one inch expressed in millimeters. The formula is:
Millimeters = Inches × 25.4
This works because the international yard and pound agreement fixed the inch as exactly 25.4 millimeters. Multiplying gives the equivalent length in mm.
Example: Convert 1.45 inch to mm:
- Start with 1.45 inches.
- Multiply by 25.4: 1.45 × 25.4 = 36.83.
- So, 1.45 inch equals 36.83 mm.
Conversion Example
- Convert 3 inch to mm:
- Take 3 inches.
- Multiply by 25.4: 3 × 25.4 = 76.2.
- Result is 76.2 mm.
- Convert 0.5 inch to mm:
- Start with 0.5 inch.
- Multiply 0.5 by 25.4: 0.5 × 25.4 = 12.7.
- So, 0.5 inch equals 12.7 mm.
- Convert 10 inch to mm:
- Begin with 10 inches.
- Calculate 10 × 25.4 = 254.
- Therefore, 10 inch is 254 mm.
- Convert 7.25 inch to mm:
- Use 7.25 inches.
- Multiply: 7.25 × 25.4 = 184.15.
- So, 7.25 inch equals 184.15 mm.
Conversion Chart
The table below shows values from -23.6 inch up to 26.4 inch with their equivalent millimeters. Use this chart to quickly find millimeter lengths without calculation. Negative values represent lengths measured in opposite direction or below zero reference.
| Inch | Millimeters (mm) |
|---|---|
| -23.6 | -599.44 |
| -18.0 | -457.20 |
| -12.5 | -317.50 |
| -7.0 | -177.80 |
| -1.5 | -38.10 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 5.2 | 132.08 |
| 10.8 | 274.32 |
| 16.0 | 406.40 |
| 21.1 | 536.94 |
| 26.4 | 670.56 |
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Conversion Definitions
Inch: An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 1/12 of a foot or exactly 25.4 millimeters. It is commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring length, width, and height in everyday and industrial contexts.
Millimeter (mm): A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is widely used around the world for precise measurements in science, engineering, and manufacturing, representing very small distances or thicknesses.
Conversion FAQs
Why is 1 inch equal to 25.4 millimeters?
1 inch equals 25.4 millimeters because of an international agreement made in 1959 among English-speaking countries. This fixed the inch precisely at 25.4 mm to standardize measurements, replacing previous definitions that varied slightly.
Can I convert fractional inches like 1.45 inch directly to millimeters?
Yes, fractional inches can be converted directly by multiplying the decimal value by 25.4. You don’t need to convert fractions to mixed numbers first; decimal multiplication works accurately for conversion.
Is the conversion factor 25.4 exact or approximate?
The factor 25.4 is exact by international definition. This means conversions between inches and millimeters using 25.4 are precise without rounding errors inherent in approximate values.
How does temperature affect inch to mm conversion?
Temperature causes materials to expand or contract but doesn’t change the fixed conversion factor. The 25.4 mm per inch remains constant, but physical length might slightly vary depending on temperature.
Are there tools to convert inches to millimeters automatically?
Yes, many digital tools, calculators, and online converters perform this conversion instantly. The included JavaScript tool above is an example that calculates mm from inch input dynamically.