METRIC
Converting American measurements to Metric:
Using the scale below to identify lengths of
bolts, diameters of tubes, etc. The American
inch (1") and foot (1) can be converted in this
way.
1 inch (1") = 2.54 cm
1 foot (1) = 30.48 cm Example:
FRACTION AND METRIC EOUIVAIENTS
FOR ONE INCH
Fractional
Fractional
Inch
Millimeters
Inch
Millimeters
1/16
1.588
9/16
14.288
1/8
3.175
5/8
15.875
3/16
4.700
11/16
17.463
1/4
6.350
3/4
19.050
5/16
7.937
13/16
20.638
3/8
9.525
7/8
22.225
7/16
11.112
15/16
23.813
112
12.700
1
25.400
Table 3
Fraction and Metric
Equivalents For One
Inch