Length Converter — Convert Any Length Unit
Convert length units instantly. Free online length converter — meters, centimeters, kilometers, inches, feet, miles, yards and more.
How to Use
- Enter the length value you want to convert.
- Select the unit you are converting FROM and the unit you want to convert TO.
- Click Calculate to get the instant conversion result.
Formula
All units are first converted to meters, then to the target unit.
Result = Input × (From Unit in meters) / (To Unit in meters)
Example: 1 km = 1000 m | 1 inch = 0.0254 m | 1 foot = 0.3048 m
Example Calculation
Common length conversions reference
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| Inch | Centimeter | 2.54 |
| Foot | Meter | 0.3048 |
| Kilometer | Mile | 0.621371 |
| Mile | Kilometer | 1.60934 |
| Meter | Foot | 3.28084 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters exactly. This is an internationally defined exact conversion.
1 meter = 3.28084 feet (approximately). 1 foot = 0.3048 meters exactly.
Multiply kilometers by 0.621371. Example: 100 km = 62.14 miles. Alternatively: 1 mile = 1.60934 km.
1 nautical mile = 1,852 meters = 1.852 km = 1.15078 land miles. Used in aviation and maritime navigation.
Exactly 12 inches = 1 foot. 3 feet = 1 yard. 1,760 yards = 1 mile.