Length to Inches Converter
Meter to Inch Conversion
1 Meter = 39.37 Inch
Convert between Meter and Inch with step-by-step calculations.
Unit Information
Meter (m)
The SI base unit of length.
System: SI
Inch (in)
A unit of length in the Imperial and US Customary systems.
System: Imperial
Conversion Process
This conversion uses Meter as the base unit. We'll first convert Meter to Meter, then convert from Meter to Inch.
Step 1: Convert from Meter to Meter
1 × 1 = 1
Result: 1 Meter
Step 2: Convert from Meter to Inch
1 × 39.37 = 39.37
Result: 39.37 Inch
Direct Conversion Factor
1 × 39.37 = 39.37
Direct conversion: 1 Meter = 39.37 Inch
Inch (in)
System: Imperial
Definition:1 Inch = 1/12 foot = 2.54 centimeters = 0.0254 meters (exact by definition).
Origin: Historically based on the width of a thumb, standardized relative to the foot and meter.
Common Usage: Widely used in the US and UK for smaller measurements, such as dimensions of objects, screen sizes, and body measurements.