Convert 42 mm to inches | 42 mm ≈ 1 5/8" | Calculator

Quick Answer: 42 mm = 1.6535 inches ≈ 1 2132"

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42 mm = 1.6535 inches

42 mm ≈ 1 12 in (error: 9.28%)

42 mm ≈ 1 34 in (error: 5.84%)

42 mm ≈ 1 58 in (error: 1.72%)

42 mm ≈ 1 2132 in (error: 0.17%)

42 mm ≈ 1 5/8" (error: 1.73%)

Quick calculation:

  1. 42 mm ÷ 25.4 = 1.6535"
  2. 1.6535 × 8 = 13.2 → round to 13
  3. Result: 13/8

1 5/8" / 4.2 cm on a Ruler

Imperial (inches)

1 5/8 in on a ruler 0 1 2 3 4 1 5/8 in

Metric (cm)

4.2 cm on a ruler 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.2 cm

The red markers show 42 mm as 1 5/8" (imperial) and 4.2 cm (metric).

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Similar MM to Inches Conversions

Values close to 42 mm for quick reference:

Millimeters Decimal Inches Fractional Inches
32 mm 1.2598″ 1 17/64″
34 mm 1.3386″ 1 11/32″
36 mm 1.4173″ 1 27/64″
38 mm 1.4961″ 1 1/2″
40 mm 1.5748″ 1 37/64″
42 mm 1.6535″ 1 21/32″
44 mm 1.7323″ 1 47/64″
46 mm 1.811″ 1 13/16″
48 mm 1.8898″ 1 57/64″
50 mm 1.9685″ 1 31/32″
52 mm 2.0472″ 2 3/64″

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 42 mm in inches?

42 millimeters equals 1.6535" (exactly 42 ÷ 25.4 inches).

How do I convert 42 mm to inches?

Divide millimeters by 25.4: 42 ÷ 25.4 = 1.6535 inches.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly (1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement). All values on this page use this exact factor.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 inch = 2.54 cm by international agreement (1959). Last reviewed: March 2026
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