Length Converter
Convert length and distance units: meters, centimeters, millimeters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards and miles.
Length Converter
About the Length Converter
Convert any length or distance between metric and imperial units. Type a value, choose the units and see the answer instantly, along with a table showing the value in every other unit.
How to Use the Length Converter
- Enter the value you want to convert.
- Choose the unit you are converting from and the unit you want.
- Press Calculate. Use the ⇄ button to swap the units.
Formula and How It Works
1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 foot = 12 inches = 30.48 cm, 1 yard = 3 feet = 0.9144 m and 1 mile = 1.609344 km. Each value is converted to meters first and then to the target unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cm are in an inch?
Exactly 2.54 centimeters.
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is about 3.2808 feet.