Length Converter
Convert between different units of length including meters, kilometers, miles, feet, inches, and more.
Length Converter
About Length Conversion
Length is measured in various units across different systems, primarily the metric system (used internationally) and the imperial system (used mainly in the United States).
Common Length Conversions
Metric System
- 1 kilometer (km) = 1,000 meters (m)
- 1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm)
- 1 meter (m) = 1,000 millimeters (mm)
- 1 centimeter (cm) = 10 millimeters (mm)
Imperial System
- 1 mile (mi) = 1,760 yards (yd)
- 1 mile (mi) = 5,280 feet (ft)
- 1 yard (yd) = 3 feet (ft)
- 1 foot (ft) = 12 inches (in)
Metric to Imperial Conversions
- 1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
- 1 foot (ft) = 0.3048 meters (m)
- 1 yard (yd) = 0.9144 meters (m)
- 1 mile (mi) = 1.60934 kilometers (km)
- 1 meter (m) = 3.28084 feet (ft)
- 1 kilometer (km) = 0.621371 miles (mi)
Using This Converter
Our length converter allows you to easily convert between all common units of length:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the input field
- Select the unit you're converting from using the first dropdown
- Select the unit you're converting to using the second dropdown
- The result will be calculated automatically
- Use the swap button to quickly reverse the conversion
The converter also keeps track of your recent conversions for reference.