Convert Inches (in) to Inches (in)
1 inch equals 1 inch.
Inch to Inch Converter
How to Convert Inch to Inch
1 inch = 1 inches
Inch = Inch × 1
Example: 1 in × 1 = 1 in
Reverse Conversion
To convert inches back to inches:
- Remember, 1 inch equals 1 inches.
- To convert 1 in to in, multiply
1 x 1, resulting in1 in.
Fractional Inches to Inch Chart
Common fractional inch values and their equivalents in in. Useful for machining, woodworking, drill bits, and precision measurements.
Fractions of an inch (1/64″ to 1″)
| Fraction (in) | Decimal (in) | in |
|---|---|---|
| 1/64″ | 0.0156 | 0.0156 |
| 1/32″ | 0.0313 | 0.0313 |
| 3/64″ | 0.0469 | 0.0469 |
| 1/16″ | 0.0625 | 0.0625 |
| 5/64″ | 0.0781 | 0.0781 |
| 3/32″ | 0.0938 | 0.0938 |
| 7/64″ | 0.1094 | 0.1094 |
| 1/8″ | 0.1250 | 0.1250 |
| 9/64″ | 0.1406 | 0.1406 |
| 5/32″ | 0.1563 | 0.1563 |
| 11/64″ | 0.1719 | 0.1719 |
| 3/16″ | 0.1875 | 0.1875 |
| 13/64″ | 0.2031 | 0.2031 |
| 7/32″ | 0.2188 | 0.2188 |
| 15/64″ | 0.2344 | 0.2344 |
| 1/4″ | 0.2500 | 0.2500 |
| 17/64″ | 0.2656 | 0.2656 |
| 9/32″ | 0.2813 | 0.2813 |
| 19/64″ | 0.2969 | 0.2969 |
| 5/16″ | 0.3125 | 0.3125 |
| 21/64″ | 0.3281 | 0.3281 |
| 11/32″ | 0.3438 | 0.3438 |
| 23/64″ | 0.3594 | 0.3594 |
| 3/8″ | 0.3750 | 0.3750 |
| 25/64″ | 0.3906 | 0.3906 |
| 13/32″ | 0.4063 | 0.4063 |
| 27/64″ | 0.4219 | 0.4219 |
| 7/16″ | 0.4375 | 0.4375 |
| 29/64″ | 0.4531 | 0.4531 |
| 15/32″ | 0.4688 | 0.4688 |
| 31/64″ | 0.4844 | 0.4844 |
| 1/2″ | 0.5000 | 0.5000 |
| 33/64″ | 0.5156 | 0.5156 |
| 17/32″ | 0.5313 | 0.5313 |
| 35/64″ | 0.5469 | 0.5469 |
| 9/16″ | 0.5625 | 0.5625 |
| 37/64″ | 0.5781 | 0.5781 |
| 19/32″ | 0.5938 | 0.5938 |
| 39/64″ | 0.6094 | 0.6094 |
| 5/8″ | 0.6250 | 0.6250 |
| 41/64″ | 0.6406 | 0.6406 |
| 21/32″ | 0.6563 | 0.6563 |
| 43/64″ | 0.6719 | 0.6719 |
| 11/16″ | 0.6875 | 0.6875 |
| 45/64″ | 0.7031 | 0.7031 |
| 23/32″ | 0.7188 | 0.7188 |
| 47/64″ | 0.7344 | 0.7344 |
| 3/4″ | 0.7500 | 0.7500 |
| 49/64″ | 0.7656 | 0.7656 |
| 25/32″ | 0.7813 | 0.7813 |
| 51/64″ | 0.7969 | 0.7969 |
| 13/16″ | 0.8125 | 0.8125 |
| 53/64″ | 0.8281 | 0.8281 |
| 27/32″ | 0.8438 | 0.8438 |
| 55/64″ | 0.8594 | 0.8594 |
| 7/8″ | 0.8750 | 0.8750 |
| 57/64″ | 0.8906 | 0.8906 |
| 29/32″ | 0.9063 | 0.9063 |
| 59/64″ | 0.9219 | 0.9219 |
| 15/16″ | 0.9375 | 0.9375 |
| 61/64″ | 0.9531 | 0.9531 |
| 31/32″ | 0.9688 | 0.9688 |
| 63/64″ | 0.9844 | 0.9844 |
| 1″ | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
Whole inches (2″ to 12″)
| Inches | in |
|---|---|
| 2″ | 2.0000 |
| 3″ | 3.0000 |
| 4″ | 4.0000 |
| 5″ | 5.0000 |
| 6″ | 6.0000 |
| 7″ | 7.0000 |
| 8″ | 8.0000 |
| 9″ | 9.0000 |
| 10″ | 10.000 |
| 11″ | 11.000 |
| 12″ | 12.000 |
Bold rows indicate common fractions (1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, etc.). The conversion factor 1 inch = 25.4 mm is exact by international definition.
Common Inch to Inch Conversions
| Inch | Inch | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 50 inches | 50 inches | |
| 100 inches | 100 inches | |
| 500 inches | 500 inches | |
| 1000 inches | 1000 inches |
Inches to inches Conversion Table
Reference table with common inches to inches conversions. All values calculated with high precision.
Definition of Inch
- Definition
- Imperial/US customary unit standardized as exactly 25.4 millimeters since 1959.
- Exact factor
- 1 in = 25.4 mm = 2.54 cm
- Sources
- NIST SP 811
Definition of Inch
- Definition
- Imperial/US customary unit standardized as exactly 25.4 millimeters since 1959.
- Exact factor
- 1 in = 25.4 mm = 2.54 cm
- Sources
- NIST SP 811
About the Inch
Facts & Uses
- Dominant in US construction, plumbing (pipe diameters), electronics (screen sizes), and hardware (screws, bolts).
- Screen technology: TVs, monitors, phones measured diagonally in inches; DPI (dots per inch) defines display resolution.
- Fractional system in construction: 1/2", 1/4", 1/8", 1/16" for precise fitting; decimal inches in engineering and machining.
- Paper sizes: US letter 8.5 × 11 inches, legal 8.5 × 14 inches; tire dimensions use inches for rim diameter.
Curiosities
- Historical origin: three barleycorns placed end-to-end; width of adult thumb at knuckle.
- Exactly 25.4 mm since 1959 international agreement, ending slight variations between countries.
- Symbol "" (double prime) distinguishes from feet (') in architectural and engineering drawings.
- Smartphone screens paradox: measured diagonally in inches despite metric internal components and manufacturing.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How many inches are in one inch?
One inch equals 1 inches. To convert, multiply the inch value by 1. For the reverse, divide the inch value by 1 (or multiply by 1).
What is 0.12 inches in inches?
0.12 inches = 0.12 inches. This is one of the most commonly searched conversions for this pair.
How precise is the inch-to-inch conversion?
The factor 1 is accurate to 6 significant figures, derived from international measurement standards. Our calculator uses full precision internally.
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