How many inches are in 1 meter?

1 m equals 39.37007874 in. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert meters to inches?

Multiply the value in m by the conversion factor. For example, 10 m = 393.7007874 in. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the meters to inches conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert meters to inches offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between meters and inches?

Meters (m) and Inches (in) are both units of length but belong to different measurement systems. 1 m = 39.37007874 in. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Meters to Inches (m → in) — Free Online Converter

m → in Reference Table

m	in
0.001 m	0.03937007874 in
0.002 m	0.07874015748 in
0.003 m	0.1181102362 in
0.004 m	0.157480315 in
0.005 m	0.1968503937 in
0.006 m	0.2362204724 in
0.007 m	0.2755905512 in
0.008 m	0.3149606299 in
0.009 m	0.3543307087 in
0.01 m	0.3937007874 in
0.02 m	0.7874015748 in
0.03 m	1.181102362 in
0.04 m	1.57480315 in
0.05 m	1.968503937 in
0.06 m	2.362204724 in
0.07 m	2.755905512 in
0.08 m	3.149606299 in
0.09 m	3.543307087 in
0.1 m	3.937007874 in
0.2 m	7.874015748 in
0.3 m	11.81102362 in
0.4 m	15.7480315 in
0.5 m	19.68503937 in
0.6 m	23.62204724 in
0.7 m	27.55905512 in
0.8 m	31.49606299 in
0.9 m	35.43307087 in
1 m	39.37007874 in
1.5 m	59.05511811 in
2 m	78.74015748 in
2.5 m	98.42519685 in
3 m	118.1102362 in
3.5 m	137.7952756 in
4 m	157.480315 in
4.5 m	177.1653543 in
5 m	196.8503937 in
5.5 m	216.5354331 in
6 m	236.2204724 in
6.5 m	255.9055118 in
7 m	275.5905512 in
7.5 m	295.2755906 in
8 m	314.9606299 in
8.5 m	334.6456693 in
9 m	354.3307087 in
9.5 m	374.015748 in
10 m	393.7007874 in
11 m	433.0708661 in
12 m	472.4409449 in
13 m	511.8110236 in
14 m	551.1811024 in
15 m	590.5511811 in
16 m	629.9212598 in
17 m	669.2913386 in
18 m	708.6614173 in
19 m	748.0314961 in
20 m	787.4015748 in
25 m	984.2519685 in
30 m	1181.102362 in
35 m	1377.952756 in
40 m	1574.80315 in
45 m	1771.653543 in
50 m	1968.503937 in
55 m	2165.354331 in
60 m	2362.204724 in
65 m	2559.055118 in
70 m	2755.905512 in
75 m	2952.755906 in
80 m	3149.606299 in
85 m	3346.456693 in
90 m	3543.307087 in
95 m	3740.15748 in
100 m	3937.007874 in
120 m	4724.409449 in
125 m	4921.259843 in
130 m	5118.110236 in
140 m	5511.811024 in
150 m	5905.511811 in
160 m	6299.212598 in
175 m	6889.76378 in
180 m	7086.614173 in
200 m	7874.015748 in
225 m	8858.267717 in
250 m	9842.519685 in
275 m	10826.77165 in
300 m	11811.02362 in
350 m	13779.52756 in
400 m	15748.0315 in
450 m	17716.53543 in
500 m	19685.03937 in
600 m	23622.04724 in
700 m	27559.05512 in
750 m	29527.55906 in
800 m	31496.06299 in
900 m	35433.07087 in
1000 m	39370.07874 in
1200 m	47244.09449 in
1250 m	49212.59843 in
1500 m	59055.11811 in
1750 m	68897.6378 in
2000 m	78740.15748 in
2500 m	98425.19685 in
3000 m	118110.2362 in
4000 m	157480.315 in
4500 m	177165.3543 in
5000 m	196850.3937 in
6000 m	236220.4724 in
7000 m	275590.5512 in
7500 m	295275.5906 in
8000 m	314960.6299 in
9000 m	354330.7087 in
10000 m	393700.7874 in
15000 m	590551.1811 in
20000 m	787401.5748 in
25000 m	984251.9685 in
50000 m	1968503.937 in
75000 m	2952755.906 in
100000 m	3937007.874 in

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Meters to Inches?

Converting between meters (m) and inches (in) is one of the most common length conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert m to in saves time and prevents errors.

Length conversions between m and in are fundamental in construction, manufacturing, and international trade. Architects rely on precise conversions when adapting building plans between metric and imperial standards — a 1% error on a 30-meter wall translates to 30 cm of misalignment. Travelers frequently convert between kilometers and miles for road trips, while online shoppers need length conversions to verify clothing sizes, furniture dimensions, and screen diagonals across international retailers. In athletics, track distances (100m, 1500m, marathon) must be precisely converted for record comparisons across different measurement traditions.

How to Convert Meters to Inches

To convert meters to inches, use the following formula:

in = m × 39.37007874

Example: 1 m = 39.37007874 in

For example, 5 m = 196.8503937 in, 10 m = 393.7007874 in, and 100 m = 3937.007874 in. For larger values, 1000 m = 39370.07874 in. Conversely, 1 in = 0.0254 m. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing similar units: confusing nautical miles with regular miles, or yards with meters.
Decimal errors: moving the decimal point the wrong way (e.g., 100 cm = 1 m, not 10 m).
Approximation: assuming an inch is exactly 2.5 cm (it's 2.54 cm).

Pro Tips

Use 'approx' for mental math: 1 km is roughly 0.6 miles (or 2/3 for quick estimates).
Visualize: A meter is about a guitar length; an inch is a thumb width.
Ruler check: Most rulers show cm and inches together—great for quick checks.

What is a Meter?

The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, its definition has evolved with precision. Since 1983, it is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Meters are the global standard for measuring length in science, engineering, construction, and daily life. It is the primary unit of length in almost every country worldwide, with the notable exceptions of the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar.

What is a Inch?

The inch (in) is a unit of length in the Imperial and US customary systems. Historically defined as the width of a thumb or three barleycorns, it is now exactly defined as 25.4 millimeters (0.0254 meters) since 1959.

Inches are widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for short lengths. Common uses include screen sizes (TVs, monitors), pipe diameters, and paper sizes.

Meters → Inches

Meters to Inches Formula