8 mm to inches

8 mm = 0.315 in, 8 millimeters equals 0.315 inches.

Read it the way a tape measure does

A decimal is what a calculator gives you; a tape measure gives you a fraction. 8 mm = 0.3150″  =  0 5/16″ — the fraction reading is how this measurement is actually marked on a rule.

Rule precisionFraction readingAs a decimal Difference from exact
Nearest 1/160 5/16 ″0.3125±0.0025 in  /  ±0.062 mm
Nearest 1/320 5/16 ″0.3150same reading as the row above
Nearest 1/640 5/16 ″0.3150same reading as the row above

As feet and inches, the same measurement reads 0' 0 5/16″.

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Nearby values

millimeters (mm)inches (in)
3 mm0.1181 in
6 mm0.2362 in
7 mm0.2756 in
8 mm0.315 in
9 mm0.3543 in
10 mm0.3937 in
13 mm0.5118 in
18 mm0.7087 in
28 mm1.102 in

About this conversion

This page answers the question "what is 8 mm to inches?" directly: the answer is 0.315 in. If you searched the spelling without a space, 8mm to inches, it is exactly the same conversion. For any other value, use the converter above or the full millimeters to inches converter, which includes the formula, a step-by-step explanation and a longer conversion table.

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FAQ

What is 8 mm to inches?

8 millimeters equals 0.315 inches. To get this, multiply 8 by the conversion factor 0.0393701 in per mm.

How do I convert 8mm to inches?

Type 8 into the converter above and read the result, it is calculated instantly in your browser. The same answer applies whether you write 8 mm to inches or 8mm to inches.

Is 8mm to inches the same as 8 mm to inches?

Yes. 8mm to inches and 8 mm to inches are two spellings of the same conversion, the answer is 0.315 in either way.