Length Converter

Convert between metric and imperial length units instantly - Free length converter

Common Conversions

Metric
  • • 1 km = 1,000 m
  • • 1 m = 100 cm
  • • 1 cm = 10 mm
Imperial
  • • 1 mile = 1,760 yards
  • • 1 yard = 3 feet
  • • 1 foot = 12 inches
Metric to Imperial
  • • 1 inch = 2.54 cm
  • • 1 foot = 30.48 cm
  • • 1 mile = 1.609 km
Imperial to Metric
  • • 1 cm = 0.394 inches
  • • 1 m = 3.281 feet
  • • 1 km = 0.621 miles

About Length Units

  • Metric: Used worldwide (mm, cm, m, km)
  • Imperial: Used in US, UK (in, ft, yd, mi)
  • Conversion: 1 inch = exactly 2.54 cm

Common Uses

  • • Construction and carpentry
  • • International travel
  • • Sports and athletics
  • • Scientific calculations
  • • Online shopping