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What is MM to Inches Conversion?

MM abbreviated as Millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 0.001 metre or 0.03937 inch. On the other hand, inch is a unit of length in the British Imperial and United States Customary Measure, equal to 0.0254 metre or  25.4 mm. MM to inches conversion refers to the conversion of unit mm to the unit inches. It is quite easy to convert mm to inches and vice-versa with the help of a simple mathematical formula. In this article, we will learn the methods and formulas to convert mm to inches and vice versa.


How To Convert MM To Inches? 

There are two ways to convert mm to inches. The two ways are:

  1. Divide the value of millimeter by 25.4, or

  2. Multiply the value of millimeter by 0.03937


MM To Inches Formula

The two formulas to convert mm to inches are given below:


Inches = Millimeters ፥ 25.4


Inches = Millimeters X 0.03937


MM To Inches Example

1. Convert 5 MM to Inches

Solution:

As we know:

1 MM = 0.03937 inches

Using the mm to inches formula:

Inches = Millimeters X 0.03937

Substituting the values, we get:

Inches = 5 X 0.03937 

Inches =  0.19685 

Hence, 5 mm is equals to 0.19685 inch

How To Convert Inches To MM?

To convert a given value in inch to mm, simply multiply the inch value by 25.4 or you can also use the inch to mm formula given below.


Inch To MM Formula

The formula to convert inch to mm is given below:


Millimeters = Inches X 25.4


Inch To MM Example

2. Convert 5 inches to mm 

Solution:

As we know:

1 IN = 25.4 MM

Using the inches to mm formula:

Millimeters = Inches X 25.4

Substituting the values, we get:

MM = 5 X 25.4

MM =  127

Hence, 5 inches is equals to 127 mm


MM to Inches Calculator

The MM to inches calculator is an online tool that represents the conversion of units from the meter to inches. The mm to inches online calculator given below performs the speedy calculation and represents the conversion value in a fraction of seconds.


Millimetre(MM):



Inches (In):



Solve


How To Use MM To Inches Calculator?

The procedure to use mm to inches calculator is given below:

Step 1: Enter the mm value in the given input field.

Step 2: Now click the button “Solve” to instantly get the conversion value.

Finally the result of mm to inches will be displayed in the output field.


Inches To MM Calculator

The inches to MM calculator is an online tool that converts the given inches value into mm. The inches to mm online calculator given below represents the inches to mm conversion value in a fraction of seconds.


Inches(In):



Millimeter (MM):



Solve


How To Use Inches To MM Calculator?

The procedure to use inches to mm calculator is given below:

Step 1: Enter the inches value in the given input field.

Step 2: Now click the button “Solve” to instantly get the conversion value.

Finally the result of inches to mm will be displayed in the output field.


MM To Inches Fraction Chart

The following MM To Inches charts represents mm to inches values in fractional form:


MM

Inches

1 mm

3/64"

2 mm

5/64"

3 mm

1/8"

4 mm 

5/32"

5 mm

13/64"

6 mm

15/64"

7 mm

9/32"

8 mm

5/16 "

9 mm

23/64"

10 mm

25/64"

11 mm

7/16"

12 mm

15/32"

13 mm

33/64"

14 mm

35/64"

15 mm

19/32"

16 mm

5/8"

17 mm

43/64"

18 mm

45/64"

19 mm

3/4"

20 mm

25/32"


MM To Inches Chart PDF

The following MM to inches chart represents the mm to inches values in decimal form.


Inches

MM

1 mm

O.O3937

2 mm

0.07874

3 mm

0.11811

4 mm

0.15748

5 mm

0.19685

6 mm

0.23622

7 mm

0.275591

8 mm

0.31496

9 mm

0.35433

10 mm

0.39370

11 mm

0.43307

12 mm

0.47244

13 mm

0.511811

14 mm

0.551181

15 mm

0.59055

16 mm

0.62992

17 mm

0.66929

18 mm

0.70866

19 mm

0.74803

20 mm

0.78740


Uses of MM and Inches

Let us know the usage of mm and inches in different fields.

MM Uses

  • MM is the widely used measurement tool for length of engineering tools like screw gauge, vernier caliper, etc.

  • From those manufacturing scales to cutting tools, everything is designed based on the unit of length mm.

  • In the designing and engineering industry, we use the smallest unit of measurement known as mm for getting the best and most accurate solution


Inches Uses

  • During the period of King Edward II, in the early 14th century, the inch was defined as three grains of barley, dry and round, placed end to end lengthwise. 

  • In 1933, American Standard Association adopted the inch in their standard unit of measurement of length.

  • People of Scotland in the 12th century used inches as a unit of measurement. They defined inches as equivalent to the width of an average man’s thumb at the base of the nail.

  • The US and British in 1959 signed a treaty to accept and fix a common definition of inch for the commonwealth countries.

  • All the road signs including the quantities related to speed and distance in the US are being measured using the inches as a unit of length.

FAQs on MM to Inches

1. What Is 1 MM To Inches?

Ans: 1 MM to inches is defined as the conversion of a given value of mm into inches. The value of 1 mm in inches is equivalent to 0.03937.

2. Define Millimeters and inches.

Ans: Millimeters:  Millimeter is a unit of length in metric measurement and is abbreviated as 'mm'. It is often used in measuring small distances in the field of designing engineering, and many more.


Inches: It is a US customary and imperial measurement system and is widely used in different fields. It is often abbreviated as (in) or used in the symbol (").

3. How much is 10 millimeters in inches?

Ans: 10 millimeters is equal to 0.39370 inch or (10 mm = 0.39370 in). Converting 10 mm into inches is quite an easy task. Simply use the mm to inches calculator on this page or use the mm to inch formula to know the value of 10 mm in inches.

4. What is the important fact about inches?

Ans: Inches are widely used in the USA. In the USA, the unit inch is considered as the official unit of measuring length.Although, UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries have accepted the metric system, but their citizens still use inches to measure length. Inch is widely used for measuring the diagonals of two-dimensional displays.