Inch (CSS) to Millimeter (CSS) Converter
1 in = 25.4000 mm
FORMULA
1 in = 25.4000 mm
CONVERSION TABLE
| Inch (CSS) (in) | Millimeter (CSS) (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 25.4 mm |
| 5 in | 127 mm |
| 10 in | 254 mm |
| 25 in | 635 mm |
| 50 in | 1,270 mm |
| 100 in | 2,540 mm |
| 250 in | 6,350 mm |
| 500 in | 12,700 mm |
| 1,000 in | 25,400 mm |
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About Inch (CSS) (in)
The inch in typography equals 72 points or 6 picas and serves as the bridge between digital and physical measurements when designing for print. Page margins, bleed areas, and trim sizes in US print production are specified in inches, and printers calibrate output quality in dots per inch (DPI).
About Millimeter (CSS) (mm)
The millimeter in typography provides precision for print production specifications like paper thickness (80 g/m2 copy paper is about 0.1 mm thick), spine width calculations for book covers, and die-cut packaging templates. ISO paper sizes are defined in millimeters, and commercial printers work to sub-millimeter tolerances.
How to Convert Inch (CSS) to Millimeter (CSS)
The conversion formula is: 1 in = 25.4000 mm. To convert from Inch (CSS) (in) to Millimeter (CSS) (mm), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Millimeter (CSS) in 1 Inch (CSS)?
1 Inch (CSS) (in) equals 25.4000 Millimeter (CSS) (mm).
How to convert Inch (CSS) to Millimeter (CSS)?
Multiply the Inch (CSS) value by 25.4000 to get the equivalent in Millimeter (CSS). Formula: 1 in = 25.4000 mm
What is the formula for Inch (CSS) to Millimeter (CSS) conversion?
1 in = 25.4000 mm
Glossary
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Point (Typography)
A unit of type size. The desktop publishing point equals 1/72 of an inch.
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Pixel
A pixel (picture element) is the smallest individually addressable point of color on a digital display or in a digital image.
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DPI & PPI
DPI (dots per inch) measures print output resolution; PPI (pixels per inch) measures screen display resolution—both describe spatial density of image elements.
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Em
The em is a relative typographic unit equal to the current element's font size; in a 16 px context, 1 em equals 16 px.
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Pica
The pica is a typographic unit equal to 12 points or exactly 1/6 of an inch (approximately 4.233 mm), used primarily to measure column widths and other layout dimensions.