For example, 120 mm divided by 25.4 yields 4.7244 inches. Multiplying the 0.7244 by 16 gives 11.591. Round this to 12/16, or 3/4. The result, therefore, is 4 3/4 inches.
Similarly one may ask, what fraction of an inch is 1 mm?
Millimeters to inches conversion table
| Millimeters (mm) | Inches (“) (decimal) | Inches (“) (fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.0394 ″ | 3/64 ″ |
| 2 mm | 0.0787 ″ | 5/64 ″ |
| 3 mm | 0.1181 ″ | 1/8 ″ |
| 4 mm | 0.1575 ″ | 5/32 ″ |