To convert 5.5 inch to meter, multiply the inch value by the precise conversion factor of 0.025400. The calculation is 5.5 inch x 0.025400 meter/inch = 0.1397 meter.

5.5 inch equals exactly 0.139700 meter. For most practical and professional applications, this can be rounded to 0.1397 meter.

Objects measuring approximately 5.5 inch include the height of a standard CD jewel case (5.6 inch), the length of a Stanley 10-099 Classic 99 Utility Knife when retracted (5.5 inch), or the height of an iPhone SE 2nd/3rd generation (5.45 inch).

Converting inch to meter is essential for international trade, scientific research, and engineering projects that adhere to the globally adopted metric system. It ensures compatibility, precision, and standardization across diverse industries and regions.

A simple memory aid is to recall that 1 inch is approximately 2.54 centimeters. For 5.5 inches, you can estimate by multiplying 5.5 by 2.54 (or 2.5 for a quick mental check) to get centimeters, then divide by 100 for meters. Visualizing a 5.5 inch object next to a 14 cm ruler (0.14 meter) can also help solidify the conversion.