📏 Length Converter

Length Unit Converter
( m, cm, in, ft, mi & more )

Convert between meters, centimeters, millimeters, inches, feet, yards, miles, nautical miles, furlongs and more. Enter any value, get instant results.

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      1 m = 3.28084 ft
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      The Formula
      ft = m × 3.28084
      1 m = 1 m, 1 ft = 0.3048 m exactly
      2.54 cm= 1 in
      30.48 cm= 1 ft
      1.609 km= 1 mi
      1.852 km= 1 nmi
      Unit Reference Table

      All length units relative to 1 meter (m).

      Unit NameSymbolValue in MetersCommon Usage

      Understanding Length Measurement Units

      Length measures distance between points. The SI base unit is the meter (m). From it, we derive metric units (km, cm, mm) using powers of ten. Imperial/US units like inch, foot, yard, mile have defined metric equivalents.

      Metric System

      1 kilometer (km) = 1000 m, 1 centimeter (cm) = 0.01 m, 1 millimeter (mm) = 0.001 m. For very small scales, micrometers (µm) and nanometers (nm) are used.

      Imperial & US Customary Units

      1 inch (in) = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 foot (ft) = 12 in = 0.3048 m, 1 yard (yd) = 3 ft = 0.9144 m, 1 mile (mi) = 1760 yd = 1609.344 m. The nautical mile (nmi) is 1852 m, used in aviation and marine navigation. The furlong (fur) = 220 yd = 201.168 m, still used in horse racing.

      How Length Conversion Works

      All conversions are based on the meter. For example, to convert feet to meters: multiply by 0.3048. This tool applies the exact factor automatically for every pair of units.

      Frequently Asked Questions
      How many centimeters are in an inch? +
      1 inch = 2.54 centimeters exactly — an international standard since 1959.
      How do you convert meters to feet? +
      Multiply meters by 3.28084. Example: 10 m × 3.28084 = 32.8084 ft.
      What is 1 mile in kilometers? +
      1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers exactly.
      How many yards in a furlong? +
      1 furlong = 220 yards exactly. Furlongs are still used in horse racing.
      What is a nautical mile based on? +
      1 nautical mile = 1,852 meters. It was historically one minute of latitude and is used in aviation and maritime navigation.
      How many feet are in a mile? +
      5,280 feet. This comes from the Roman mile (mille passus) and English furlongs.
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