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13
Feb
2019

This also works if you want to convert imperial to metric

We often get requests to convert an architectural or engineering CAD drawing from metric to imperial measurements. Converting from metric to imperial in AutoCAD is easier than you might think. This may seem complicated, but it really isn’t. There are a few quick commands that makes it pain free. There are two methods to accomplish this.

Using the INSERT command:

  1. Create a new blank drawing using a template that is in the target units (for example acadiso.dwt for Metric or acad.dwt for Imperial).
  2. At the command line, enter INSERT.
  3. In the Insert dialog box, browse to the original DWG file.
  4. Check the box to Explode.
  5. Click OK and specify an insertion point.

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Using the SCALE command:

  1. At the command line, enter SCALE.
  2. At the Select objects prompt, enter All, then hit Enter.
  3. Enter 0,0 for the base point.
  4. When prompted for scale factor, enter the appropriate scale factor for the units to be converted, based on the following list:

Scale Factors:

Inches to Millimeters = 25.4
Millimeters to Inches = 0.0393701

Inches to Centimeters = 2.54
Centimeters to Inches = 0.393701

Feet to Millimeters = 304.8
Millimeters to Feet = 0.00328084

Feet to Centimeters = 30.48
Centimeters to Feet = 0.0328084

Note: For the SCALE command method, adjust the dimension text and arrowhead height in the dimension style as needed.

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Source: Autodesk.com

How to convert metric to imperial measurements in AutoCAD
How to convert metric to imperial measurements in AutoCAD
Posted by Michael Mellor
12
Feb
2019

We can work in metric! Today we had a call from a gentleman in Australia who said our website does not mention metric. We can convert in metric or imperial measurements, and it is no extra charge! We are in the USA, but we really love metric. If you would like to have a plan converted to a layered AutoCAD file, send over an image of any file type, and we will respond quickly with a quote.

If you would like to convert metric to imperial, or imperial to metric, check out our handy conversion chart. For a metric to imperial online calculator check out this one from metric-conversions.org.

We work in imperial or metric measurements
We can convert your plan in metric or imperial measurements.
Posted by Michael Mellor
23
May
2018
Convert Imperial Inches to Metric Centimeters Chart

Convert Imperial Inches to Metric Centimeters Chart

Work with imperial and metric units with ease

Many architects and engineers have the need to work between imperial and metric measurements, so here is a quick and easy conversion chart to reference at any time, for your building and designing needs.

Us this easy chart to convert your inches to centimeters, or centimeters to inches. If you have plans that you would like converted to AutoCAD, send them to us for a quick quote.

Inches (“) to Centimeters (cm) conversion chart

0.01 in 0.0254000 cm
1/64 in 0.0396875 cm
1/32 in 0.0793750 cm
1/16 in 0.15875 cm
0.1 in 0.2540 cm
1/8 in 0.3175 cm
1/4 in 0.635 cm
1/2 in 1.27 cm
1 in 2.54 cm
2 in 5.08 cm
3 in 7.62 cm
4 in 10.16 cm
5 in 12.70 cm
6 in 15.24 cm
7 in 17.78 cm
8 in 20.32 cm
9 in 22.86 cm
10 in 25.40 cm
20 in 50.80 cm
30 in 76.20 cm
40 in 101.60 cm
50 in 127.00 cm
60 in 152.40 cm
70 in 177.80 cm
80 in 203.20 cm
90 in 228.60 cm
100 in 254.00 cm

Centimeters (cm) to Inches (“)

(decimal) Inches (“)  (fraction)
0.01 cm 0.0039 in 0 in
0.1 cm 0.0394 in 3/64 in
1 cm 0.3937 in 25/64 in
2 cm 0.7874 in 25/32 in
3 cm 1.1811 in 1 3/16 in
4 cm 1.5748 in 1 37/64 in
5 cm 1.9685 in 1 31/32 in
6 cm 2.3622 in 2 23/64 in
7 cm 2.7559 in 2 3/4 in
8 cm 3.1496 in 3 5/32 in
9 cm 3.5433 in 3 35/64 in
10 cm 3.9370 in 3 15/16 in
20 cm 7.8740 in 7 7/8 in
30 cm 11.8110 in 11 13/16 in
40 cm 15.7840 in 15 3/4 in
50 cm 19.6850 in 19 11/16 in
60 cm 23.6220 in 23 5/8 in
70 cm 27.5591 in 27 9/16 in
80 cm 31.4961 in 31 1/2 in
90 cm 35.4331 in 35 7/16 in
100 cm 39.3701 in 39 3/8 in

You can also find a conversion calculator at RapidTables.com

Posted by Michael Mellor