In 1 meters there are 39.370079 inches. Meanwhile in 1 inches there are 0.0254 meters. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Inches to Meters calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert meters to inches, use this simple rule: 1 meter = 39.3701 inches.
For the most accurate meter to inch conversion, keep more decimal places while you multiply, then round at the end.
1 meter equals 39.37007874 inches. Many people round this to 39.37 inches for quick estimates.
Use this formula: inches = meters × 39.37007874.
It works for any value, from tiny lengths to large distances.
For a fast estimate, use 1 meter ≈ 39.37 inches.
If you need an even quicker mental check, think 40 inches per meter and adjust a little lower.
Use this formula: meters = inches ÷ 39.37007874.
A common shortcut is 1 inch = 0.0254 meters.
Meters and inches come from two different systems. The inch is part of the imperial and US customary systems. The meter is part of the metric system. The exact link comes from the defined value 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, which makes the meter-to-inch conversion exact.
The conversion is exact when you use the full factor: 1 meter = 39.37007874 inches.
Rounding happens only when you shorten the number (like 39.37).
Using 1 meter = 39.37007874 inches:
Multiply the meter value by 39.37007874 to get inches.
Example: 1.75 m × 39.37007874 = 68.8976 inches (about 68.9 inches).
First convert meters to inches: inches = meters × 39.37007874.
Then split inches into feet and inches:
Example: 1.8 m = 70.8661 inches
70.8661 ÷ 12 = 5 feet with 10.8661 inches left, so 5 ft 10.87 in (rounded).
0.5 m × 39.37007874 = 19.68503937 inches, which is about 19.69 inches.
0.01 m × 39.37007874 = 0.3937007874 inches, which is about 0.394 inches.
m stands for meter, a metric unit.
in stands for inch, an imperial and US customary unit.
Meters suit most science and global use. Inches are common in the United States for everyday sizing.
Area uses a squared conversion.
Use: square inches = square meters × (39.37007874)².
That equals square meters × 1550.0031 (rounded).
Volume uses a cubed conversion.
Use: cubic inches = cubic meters × (39.37007874)³.
That equals cubic meters × 61023.7441 (rounded).
Common errors include:
The Calculate Box tool to convert meters to inches uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a meters value in the box and have it instantly converted to inches.