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fractional inches to mm Converter

Convert common inch fractions into millimeters without guessing the decimal first.

Quick answer mm = (whole inches + numerator / denominator) x 25.4 For drill bits, fasteners, workshop measurements, and inch-fraction specs.

Convert inch fractions to mm

Use the whole-inch field for mixed numbers such as 1 3/8 in. 1 inch is exactly 25.4 mm.

Use this for: For drill bits, fasteners, workshop measurements, and inch-fraction specs.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the values the calculator asks for.
  2. Check the instant result and alternate values below it.
  3. Use the chart and formula to verify common examples.

fractional inches to mm chart

Fractional inchesDecimal inchesMillimeters
1/64 in0.01563 in0.39687 mm
1/32 in0.03125 in0.79375 mm
1/16 in0.0625 in1.5875 mm
1/8 in0.125 in3.175 mm
1/4 in0.25 in6.35 mm
1/2 in0.5 in12.7 mm
1 1/4 in1.25 in31.75 mm
2 3/8 in2.375 in60.325 mm

Formula

mm = (whole inches + numerator / denominator) x 25.4

Source

SI meter definitions and exact international inch, foot, yard, and mile relationships.

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Common questions

How does the fractional inches to mm Converter work?

Convert common inch fractions into millimeters without guessing the decimal first.

What formula does this calculator use?

mm = (whole inches + numerator / denominator) x 25.4

Is the result exact?

SI meter definitions and exact international inch, foot, yard, and mile relationships. Some displayed values are rounded for readability, but the calculator keeps more precision internally.

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