What is a length converter?
A length converter is an online tool that lets you quickly and accurately convert between length units. It supports both metric and imperial systems: meters, centimeters, millimeters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards and miles.
How to convert length units?
Select the source unit, enter a value and choose the target unit. The converter instantly calculates the result using precise conversion factors.
What are the length conversion formulas?
Key length conversion formulas:
- 1 meter = 100 centimeters = 1000 millimeters
- 1 kilometer = 1000 meters
- 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
- 1 foot = 0.3048 meters = 12 inches
- 1 yard = 0.9144 meters = 3 feet
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
Length conversion examples
Height: 180 cm = 5 feet 10.87 inches. A common height conversion between metric and imperial.
Distance: 10 kilometers = 6.21 miles. Useful when planning a trip to a country that uses miles.
Construction: 2.5 meters = 8 feet 2.43 inches. Helpful when working with imported materials.
When to use a length converter?
A length converter is useful in everyday situations: buying clothes from another country, calculating distances, planning construction projects or following a workout plan. It is especially handy when converting between metric and imperial systems.