Inches to MM ConverterFor Precision Manufacturing
Professional inches to mm converter and inch to millimeter calculator designed for CNC machinists, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing professionals. Quickly convert inches to mm for drawings, setup sheets, and shop floor calculations with machining allowance, tolerance conversion, and BOM batch processing.
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Why Choose Our Converter?
Precision Engineering
Up to 6 decimal places for ultra-precision machining. Based on the exact 1959 international inch standard (1" = 25.4mm).
Manufacturing-Focused
Not just unit conversion. The core inches to mm workflow is extended with machining allowance, tolerance conversion, and standard fastener matching for real manufacturing jobs.
Shop Floor Ready
Mobile-optimized interface perfect for use on the shop floor. Quick copy-paste results directly into your CAD or CNC software.
Professional Manufacturing Tools
Beyond a simple inches to mm calculator – specialized tools for manufacturing professionals
Machining Allowance Calculator
Calculate blank, rough, and finish machining sizes based on material type and machining process. Save time and reduce scrap.
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Convert ANSI B4.1 to ISO 286 tolerance grades. Essential for international manufacturing and supplier communication.
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Find metric equivalents for imperial threads, bolts, and hardware. Includes strength grade comparison and compatibility warnings.
Learn More →BOM Batch Converter
Batch convert Excel/CSV files with imperial dimensions to metric. Perfect for RFQ preparation and supplier communication.
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Fastener Sizes
Imperial to Metric Thread Conversion
Drill Bit Sizes
Fractional, Number & Letter Series
Tolerance Grades
ANSI to ISO IT Grades
Material Grades
AISI/ASTM to EN/JIS/GB
Coming SoonFrequently Asked Questions
What is the exact conversion factor?
The exact conversion factor used by our inches to mm converter is 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters. This was standardized internationally in 1959. For engineering applications, always use exactly 25.4 (not rounded values).
How many decimal places should I use?
For general work: 2-3 decimals (63.50mm). For precision work: 4 decimals (63.5000mm). For ultra-precision: 5-6 decimals. Our converter defaults to 4 decimals for engineering precision.
Can I use inches on a metric CNC machine?
Most modern CNC controllers support both G20 (inch) and G21 (mm) modes. However, converting to metric is recommended for consistency with machine DRO and metric tooling.
What's the difference from other converters?
Unlike generic converters, we provide manufacturing-specific tools: machining allowance calculation, tolerance conversion (ANSI to ISO), BOM batch processing, and fastener matching.
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