How to Convert Metric to Inches on a Calculator

The metric system is the system of measurement used by most of the world. The United States does not typically use the metric system and instead uses the customary units measurement system. If you have a metric length measurement and you want to convert that measurement to inches, you can use your calculator to convert the metric length to the customary unit measurement.

Instructions

1

Multiply millimeter measurements by .0393700 to determine the corresponding measurement in inches. For example, to convert a measurement of 150 millimeters to inches, multiply 150 by .0393700 to arrive at 5.9055 inches.

2

Multiply centimeter measurements by .393700 to determine the corresponding measurement in inches. For example, to convert a measurement of 150 centimeters to inches, multiply 150 by .393700 to arrive at 59.055 inches.

3

Multiply meter measurements by 39.3700 to determine the corresponding measurement in inches. For example, to convert a measurement of 150 meters to inches, multiply 150 by 39.3700 to arrive at 5905.5 inches.

4

Multiply kilometer measurements by 39370 to determine the corresponding measurement in inches. For example, to convert a measurement of 150 kilometers to inches, multiply 150 by 39370 to arrive at 5905511 inches.