Convert Inch (in) to Meter (m)
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What is Inch (in)?
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the British imperial and the United States customary systems of measurement. It is equal to exactly 25.4 mm.
History
The inch is derived from the Roman uncia ('twelfth'), representing one-twelfth of a foot. Various standards existed until the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 standardized it.
Current Use
Widely used in the United States, UK, and Canada for defining screen sizes, pipe diameters, and everyday measurements.
What is Meter (m)?
The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History
Originating from the Greek word 'metron' meaning 'measure', the meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a great circle.
Current Use
The meter is used globally for general measurements of length, distance, height, etc. It is the standard unit in science and most engineering fields.
Inch (in) to Meter (m) Conversion Table
| Inch (in) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in | 0.000254 meter |
| 0.1 in | 0.00254 meter |
| 1 in | 0.0254 meter |
| 2 in | 0.0508 meter |
| 3 in | 0.0762 meter |
| 4 in | 0.1016 meter |
| 5 in | 0.127 meter |
| 10 in | 0.254 meter |
| 20 in | 0.508 meter |
| 50 in | 1.27 meter |
| 100 in | 2.54 meter |
| 1000 in | 25.4 meter |