Conversion breakdown
500 mm to inches
mmtoinches.imView decimal inches, fractional inches (1/32" precision), and feet+inches for 500 millimeters. Perfect for CNC setups, woodworking, construction documents, and any workflow where a single metric dimension needs multiple imperial formats.
Decimal inches
19.685"
500 mm = 19.685" (rounded to four decimals)
Fractional inches (1/32")
19 11/16"
Error ±0.002461"
Feet + inches
1' 7.685"
Total inches 19.685"
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Common questions about 500 mm
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500 mm equals 19.6850 inches. This conversion uses the international standard where 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters exactly.
For measurements above 200 mm, expressing the result in feet and inches often improves readability. 500 mm equals 1.64 feet or 1' 7.68". This format is preferred in construction and architectural applications.
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Conversion details
All calculations rely on the international standard of 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters. Decimal values are rounded to four places, fractional results use 1/32" increments with automatic simplification, and feet+inches formatting is ideal for dimensions above 300 mm. For higher precision, URL parameters, or bulk conversion needs, head back to the main calculator or batch converter.
At 500 mm (~19.6850 in), This falls in a common fabrication / home‑improvement range. Use decimal inches for calculations; fractional inches aid field readability; consider adding tolerances on drawings.