Length Converter
Convert between meters, feet, inches, miles, kilometers, and more length units.
Length Converter
Length Converter
Convert between metric and imperial instantly
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Real-Life Examples
5 feet
The Formula Behind It
Target = Source × Conversion FactorHow It Works
- Enter the value you want to convert.
- Select the source unit (e.g., feet, meters, inches).
- Select the target unit.
- View the converted result and equivalent in meters.
About Length Converter
The Length Converter instantly converts between metric and imperial length units — meters, kilometers, centimeters, millimeters, feet, inches, yards, and miles. Essential for international travel, engineering, construction, fitness tracking, and education.
Standard Conversion Factors
Conversions flow through the meter as the SI base unit: 1 foot = 0.3048 m (exact), 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact), 1 mile = 1.609344 km. Our tool uses internationally standardized factors for accuracy up to six decimal places.
Popular Conversions
Height: feet/inches ↔ centimeters (common for medical and sports records). Distance: miles ↔ kilometers for running and driving. Construction: feet ↔ meters on international projects. Fabric and manufacturing: inches ↔ millimeters.
Tips
Use the swap button to reverse conversion direction instantly. For height in feet and inches format (5’10”), convert total inches first: (5 × 12) + 10 = 70 inches, then convert to cm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many feet in a meter?
1 meter = 3.28084 feet.
How many cm in an inch?
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters exactly.
How to convert miles to kilometers?
Multiply miles by 1.60934 to get kilometers.
What is a nautical mile?
A nautical mile is 1,852 meters, used in aviation and maritime navigation.
How many yards in a mile?
1 mile = 1,760 yards.
What is the difference between US and UK miles?
Both use the same mile (1,609.344 meters). Some other imperial units differ between US and UK.
How to convert height from feet/inches to cm?
Convert feet to inches (×12), add remaining inches, then multiply total inches by 2.54.
What is a light-year?
Distance light travels in one year, approximately 9.461 × 10¹⁵ meters.
How accurate are conversions?
We use internationally standardized conversion factors with up to 6 decimal precision.
Can I convert between metric and imperial?
Yes. All common metric and imperial length units are supported.