Convert inch to linear meter

Learn how to convert 1 inch to linear meter step by step.

Calculation Breakdown

Set up the equation

1.0 (i n c h) = x (l i n e a r m e t e r)

Define the base values of the selected units in relation to the SI unit

(m e t e r)

Left side: 1.0 (i n c h) = 2.54 \times 10^{- 2} (m e t e r) = 2.54 \times 10^{- 2} (m)

Right side: 1.0 (l i n e a r m e t e r) = 1.0 (m e t e r) = 1.0 (m)

Insert known values into the conversion equation to determine

x

1.0 (i n c h) = x (l i n e a r m e t e r)

Insert known values =>

1.0 \times 2.54 \times 10^{- 2} \times (m e t e r) = x \times 1.0 \times (m e t e r)

Or

1.0 \cdot 2.54 \times 10^{- 2} \cdot (m) = x \cdot 1.0 \cdot (m)

Cancel SI units

1.0 \times 2.54 \times 10^{- 2} \cdot (m) = x \times 1.0 \times (m)

Conversion Equation

2.54 \times 10^{- 2} = x \times 1.0

Simplify

2.54 \times 10^{- 2} = x

Switch sides

x = 2.54 \times 10^{- 2}

Solve

x

x = 0.0254 = 2.54 \times 10^{- 2}

Conversion Equation

1.0 (i n c h) = 2.54 \times 10^{- 2} (l i n e a r m e t e r)

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