Length Converter
Convert between meters, feet, inches, kilometers, miles, yards, and more.
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Common Length Conversions
Quick reference for frequently used length conversions.
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Meter | Foot | 3.28084 ft |
| 1 Kilometer | Mile | 0.621371 mi |
| 1 Inch | Centimeter | 2.54 cm |
| 1 Yard | Meter | 0.9144 m |
| 1 Mile | Kilometer | 1.60934 km |
| 1 Foot | Inch | 12 in |
| 1 Centimeter | Inch | 0.393701 in |
| 1 Meter | Yard | 1.09361 yd |
How to Use Our Unit Converter
- Select the category you want to convert (Length, Weight, Temperature, Area, Volume, or Time) by clicking the corresponding tab.
- Enter your value in the "From" field.
- Select the source unit and destination unit from the dropdown menus.
- See the result instantly — no need to click any button.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion direction.
About Length Conversion
Length is the measurement of distance. The most commonly used length units include the meter (m), kilometer (km), centimeter (cm), millimeter (mm), inch (in), foot (ft), yard (yd), and mile (mi).
The metric system uses meters as the base unit of length, with prefixes like kilo- (1000), centi- (0.01), and milli- (0.001) to denote different scales. The imperial system, primarily used in the United States, uses inches, feet, yards, and miles.
To convert between metric and imperial units, use these key relationships: 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters, 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet are in a meter?
1 meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet. To convert meters to feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For example, 2 meters = 2 × 3.28084 = 6.56 feet.
How do I convert inches to centimeters?
Enter the inch value, select "Inch" as the source unit and "Centimeter" as the destination. 1 inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. For example, 10 inches = 25.4 cm.
How many kilometers are in a mile?
1 mile equals approximately 1.60934 kilometers. To convert miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.60934. For example, 5 miles = 5 × 1.60934 = 8.05 km.
What is the easiest way to convert cm to inches?
Select "Centimeter" as the source and "Inch" as the destination, then enter your value. 1 centimeter equals approximately 0.3937 inches. You can also divide the cm value by 2.54.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Enter the foot value, select "Foot" as the source and "Meter" as the destination. 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. For example, 6 feet = 6 × 0.3048 = 1.83 meters.
Is this length converter free and accurate?
Yes, this converter is completely free and uses precise conversion factors. All calculations happen in your browser — no data is sent to any server. Results are accurate to multiple decimal places.