Length Converter

Convert between metric and imperial lengths. Enter one value and every unit updates at once.

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01How to use the Length Converter

  1. 01Type the value you want to convert.
  2. 02Choose the unit you are converting from.
  3. 03Read the result in every other unit. Copy any row with its Copy button.

02Conversion factors

All conversions go through metres, using exact definitions:
1 mm = 0.001 m      1 in = 0.0254 m
1 cm = 0.01 m       1 ft = 0.3048 m
1 km = 1,000 m      1 yd = 0.9144 m
                    1 mi = 1,609.344 m

03Examples

1 mile = 1.609344 kilometres.

6 feet = 1.8288 metres.

100 centimetres = 39.3700787 inches.

04Frequently asked questions

Are the conversion factors exact?

Yes. The inch, foot, yard and mile have been defined in exact metric terms since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement.

Is the US survey foot supported?

No. The US survey foot was officially retired at the end of 2022; this converter uses the international foot.

How precise are the results?

Results show up to 10 significant digits. Very large or very small values switch to scientific notation.