How to convert metres to inches
One metre equals 39.3701 inches, so multiply the number of metres by 39.3701:
in = m × 39.3701
m = in ÷ 39.3701 (1 in = 0.0254 m)
Example: 0.3 m → 0.3 × 39.3701 = 11.811 in.
Going the other way, divide by 39.3701, or multiply by 0.0254; the inches to metres converter does it for you.
Everyday values
| Metres | Inches | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3 m | 11.811 in | about a foot |
| 0.5 m | 19.685 in | half a metre |
| 1 m | 39.3701 in | one metre |
| 1.5 m | 59.0551 in | a short adult |
| 2 m | 78.7402 in | a door height, roughly |
When you need this conversion
A metre is 39.37 inches, a little more than a yard (36 inches). Furniture, fabric and sports measurements from metric countries often need converting to inches for US buyers, and the other way round.
Metre to inch conversion table
| m | in | m | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 m | 3.937 in | 1.6 m | 62.9921 in |
| 0.2 m | 7.874 in | 1.7 m | 66.9291 in |
| 0.3 m | 11.811 in | 1.8 m | 70.8661 in |
| 0.4 m | 15.748 in | 1.9 m | 74.8031 in |
| 0.5 m | 19.685 in | 2 m | 78.7402 in |
| 0.6 m | 23.622 in | 2.1 m | 82.6772 in |
| 0.7 m | 27.5591 in | 2.2 m | 86.6142 in |
| 0.8 m | 31.4961 in | 2.3 m | 90.5512 in |
| 0.9 m | 35.4331 in | 2.4 m | 94.4882 in |
| 1 m | 39.3701 in | 2.5 m | 98.4252 in |
| 1.1 m | 43.3071 in | 2.6 m | 102.362 in |
| 1.2 m | 47.2441 in | 2.7 m | 106.299 in |
| 1.3 m | 51.1811 in | 2.8 m | 110.236 in |
| 1.4 m | 55.1181 in | 2.9 m | 114.173 in |
| 1.5 m | 59.0551 in | 3 m | 118.11 in |
About the units
- Metre (m): the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
- Inch (in): exactly 2.54 centimetres (international agreement of 1959).
Both are units of length. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in one metre?
One metre is 39.3701 inches. One inch is 0.0254 metres.
How do I convert metres to inches?
Multiply the value in metres by 39.3701. To go back, divide by 39.3701.
What is 0.3 m in inches?
0.3 m = 11.811 in.
What is 0.5 m in inches?
0.5 m = 19.685 in.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.