How to Convert Metric to Inches

An inch is ever-present in life, from "not being able to see an inch in front of your face" to "being frightened within an inch of your life." The inch is also a basic linear unit in the standard measurement system. The metric system is based on the power of 10s, in which each measurement unit is separated by a full exponential power of 10; for example, a centimeter is 10 times greater than the millimeter. Different units of the metric system can be easily converted to inches by a single conversion constant of varying decimal degrees.

Instructions

1

Divide the amount in millimeters by 25.4 to convert to inches. For example, 500 mm divided by 25.4 equals 19.69 inches.

2

Divide the number of centimeters by 2.54 to convert to inches. For example, 100 cm divided by 2.54 equals 39.37 inches.

3

Divide the number of decimeters by 0.254 to calculate the amount in inches. For example, 1,000 dm divided by 0.254 equals 3,937.01 inches.

4

Divide the number of meters by 0.0254 to calculate the amount in inches. For example, 10 m divided by 0.0254 equals 393.7 inches.