Millimeter to Inch Converter
Millimeter Definition
A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The 'milli' prefix denotes one thousandth.
Current Use
Used for small-scale measurements, such as in engineering.
Inch Definition
A unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
History/Origin
Derived from the Latin 'uncia' (one-twelfth), referring to one-twelfth of a Roman foot.
Current Use
Primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the UK.