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Length Converter
Length Converter
Legendary precision for every dimension.
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About the Length Converter
Convert lengths between metric and imperial units such as millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, inches, feet, yards and miles.
How to use the Length Converter
- Enter the Value and pick the Unit you are starting from.
- Press Convert to see the equivalent length in every unit.
- Use Copy Results to copy the conversions.
Formula and method
All conversions go through metres: result = value × (factor of the from-unit ÷ factor of the to-unit).
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 inch | 2.54 cm |
| 1 foot | 0.3048 m |
| 1 yard | 0.9144 m |
| 1 mile | 1.609344 km |
| 1 km | 0.621371 miles |
| 1 metre | 3.28084 feet |
Worked example
A 6 ft 2 in person is 74 inches × 2.54 = 187.96 cm. A 10 km run is 10 × 0.621371 = 6.21 miles.
Everyday conversions. 1 mile = 1.609 km, so a 10 km run is about 6.21 miles. 5 ft 10 in is 70 inches, which equals 177.8 cm.
When to use the Length Converter
- Converting distances between kilometres, miles, metres and feet.
- Checking dimensions for furniture, screens and building plans.
- Understanding heights, race distances and travel distances in your own units.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing statute miles and nautical miles. A nautical mile is 1,852 m.
- Forgetting that feet and inches combine into a single length such as 5 ft 10 in.
Tips
- To go from feet and inches to centimetres, convert everything to inches first.
- One nautical mile is 1.852 km, which is different from a statute mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exactly 2.54 centimetres.
5,280.
25.4.