Convert meter to inch
Facts about the Meter
The meter is the SI base unit of length. It is currently defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, the meter has undergone several refinements. Since 1983, it has been based on the speed of light, making it universally constant and precise.
Meters are used globally in scientific research, construction, transportation, athletics, and everyday applications such as measuring rooms or human height.
1 m = 100 cm = 1000 mm = 3.28084 ft = 39.3701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m | cm | 100 |
| 1 m | mm | 1000 |
| 1 m | ft | 3.28084 |
| 1 m | in | 39.3701 |
| 1 m | km | 0.001 |
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 |