Length Converter
Convert between different length units including meters, feet, inches, miles, kilometers, and more.
Length Converter
Convert between various length units. All conversions are based on standard international units.
Result
Enter a value and click "Convert" to see the result
Understanding Length Conversions
Length conversion is essential for understanding distance measurements across different systems. The base unit is meters (m).
Common Length Units:
- m (Meters): Base SI unit for length, used worldwide
- km (Kilometers): 1 km = 1,000 m
- cm (Centimeters): 1 cm = 0.01 m
- mm (Millimeters): 1 mm = 0.001 m
- mi (Miles): Used in US and UK, 1 mi = 1,609.34 m
- ft (Feet): 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- in (Inches): 1 in = 0.0254 m
- yd (Yards): 1 yd = 0.9144 m
Common Conversions:
- 1 m = 3.28084 ft
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
- 1 m = 39.3701 in
- 1 km = 0.621371 mi
- 1 mi = 1.60934 km
- 1 in = 2.54 cm
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert between metric and imperial length?
Enter a value in any unit and the tool converts it to all others. Key factors: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 0.3048 m, 1 mile = 1.609 km.
How many centimeters are in an inch?
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in one inch. So 12 inches (1 foot) equals 30.48 cm.
How many kilometers are in a mile?
One mile equals about 1.609 kilometers. To convert miles to km, multiply by 1.609; to go from km to miles, divide by 1.609.
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is about 3.281 feet. So 10 meters is roughly 32.8 feet.