Inch Fraction to MM Converter

Enter a numerator and denominator to get the millimeter and decimal inch equivalent instantly.

/inches
Millimeters
9.525 mm
Decimal inches
0.375"
3 ÷ 8 = 0.375 in × 25.4 = 9.525 mm

The two-step conversion

Divide the numerator by the denominator to get decimal inches, then multiply by 25.4 to get millimeters. For 7/16": 7 ÷ 16 = 0.4375, then 0.4375 × 25.4 = 11.1125 mm.

The 25.4 mm-per-inch factor is exact, fixed by international agreement since 1959, so this conversion introduces no rounding error beyond whatever precision you carry the decimal to.

Common inch fractions in millimeters

FractionDecimal (in)Millimeters
1/16"0.06251.5875 mm
1/8"0.1253.175 mm
3/16"0.18754.7625 mm
1/4"0.256.35 mm
5/16"0.31257.9375 mm
3/8"0.3759.525 mm
7/16"0.437511.1125 mm
1/2"0.512.7 mm
5/8"0.62515.875 mm
3/4"0.7519.05 mm
7/8"0.87522.225 mm
1"1.025.4 mm

Full 1/64" reference and reverse lookup

For every inch fraction from 1/64" to 1" in one table, see the decimal equivalent chart. To go the other direction, from a millimeter measurement to the nearest inch fraction, use the MM to Fraction Inch Converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Divide the fraction to get a decimal, then multiply by 25.4. For 3/8": 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375, then 0.375 × 25.4 = 9.525 mm.

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