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Length Converter

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Convert meters, feet, miles, inches, centimeters and more.

Enter a value and click Convert

📖 How to Use Length Converter

1
Enter a value
Type the numeric value you want to convert.
2
Select the source unit
Choose the unit you are converting from (e.g. feet).
3
Select the target unit
Choose the unit you want to convert to (e.g. metres).
4
Read the result
The converted value appears instantly.

💡 Examples

Imperial to metric
INPUT
1 mile
OUTPUT
1.60934 km = 1,609.34 m = 5,280 ft = 63,360 in
Metric to imperial
INPUT
100 centimetres
OUTPUT
1 m = 3.28084 ft = 39.3701 in = 1.09361 yd
Height conversion
INPUT
6 feet 2 inches
OUTPUT
1.8796 metres = 187.96 cm

🚀 Pro Tips

Quick shortcut: 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly (by definition).
For US to international body height: divide centimetres by 30.48 to get feet.
One nautical mile = 1,852 metres (used in aviation and maritime).
A marathon is exactly 42.195 km or 26.2188 miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many centimetres in a foot?+
Exactly 30.48 centimetres. This is a defined conversion: 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so 1 foot = 30.48 cm.
How do I convert my height from feet to centimetres?+
Multiply total inches by 2.54. Example: 5'9" = (5×12)+9 = 69 inches × 2.54 = 175.26 cm.
What is the difference between a nautical mile and a regular mile?+
A statute mile is 1,609.34 metres. A nautical mile is 1,852 metres (one minute of latitude arc). Nautical miles are used in aviation and maritime navigation.

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