Convert mm to inches
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Millimeter (mm)
A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used for measuring small objects and precise dimensions. It is widely used in engineering, manufacturing, science, and everyday life.
Conversion Millimeter to Other Units:
- 1 millimeter = 0.03937 inches (in)
- 1 millimeter = 0.0032808399 feet (ft)
- 1 millimeter = 0.1 centimeters (cm)
- 1 millimeter = 0.001 meters (m)
- 1 millimeter = 1,000 micrometers (µm)
- 1 millimeter = 1,000,000 nanometers (nm)
Where is a Millimeter Used?
A millimeter (mm) is a very small unit of length, commonly used in fields requiring precision. It is especially useful for measuring objects that are too small for centimeters but too large for micrometers.
- Engineering & Manufacturing: Used for precise measurements of small components.
- Medicine: Used in medical tools and measurements (e.g., syringe needle sizes).
- Science & Microscopy: Helps measure small biological structures.
- Daily Life: Used in measuring jewelry, screws, phone thickness, etc.
Inch
An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary measurement systems. One inch is equal to 25.4 millimeters or 2.54 centimeters.
Conversion Inch to Other Units:
- 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters (mm)
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
- 1 inch = 0.0833 feet (ft)
- 1 inch = 0.0278 yards (yd)
Where is the Inch Used?
The inch is commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for various measurements, including:
- Screen sizes (TVs, monitors, smartphones)
- Paper sizes (e.g., A4 paper margins)
- Clothing and shoe sizes
- Construction and carpentry (wood, pipes, nails)
- Engineering and manufacturing
What Can Be Measured in Inches?
- Heights of people (especially in the U.S.)
- Length of small objects (pencils, books, screens)
- Diameter of pipes, screws, and bolts
- Waist and clothing measurements
Millimeter to Inch Conversion Table
| Millimeter [mm] | Inch [in] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.0003937008 in |
| 0.1 mm | 0.0039370079 in |
| 1 mm | 0.0393700787 in |
| 2 mm | 0.0787401575 in |
| 3 mm | 0.1181102362 in |
| 4 mm | 0.157480315 in |
| 5 mm | 0.1968503937 in |
| 6 mm | 0.2362204724 in |
| 7 mm | 0.2755905512 in |
| 8 mm | 0.3149606299 in |
| 9 mm | 0.3543307087 in |
| 10 mm | 0.3937007874 in |
| 20 mm | 0.7874015748 in |
| 50 mm | 1.968503937 in |
| 100 mm | 3.937007874 in |
| 1000 mm | 39.3700787402 in |
How to Convert Millimeter to Inch
1 mm = 0.0393700787 in
1 in = 25.4 mm
Example: convert 15 mm to in:
15 mm = 15 / 25.4 in = 0.5905511811 in