UNIT CONVERTERS
Length Converter
Convert metric and imperial length units. Enter a value, choose the starting and target units, and see the answer instantly.
Enter a length to see the converted value.
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How to convert length units
Enter a non-negative length, select its current unit and choose the unit you want. The result updates as you type. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Metric and imperial length units
The metric system uses millimeters, centimeters, meters and kilometers. Imperial units include inches, feet, yards and miles. This converter uses the international definitions: one inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, one foot is 12 inches, one yard is 3 feet, and one mile is 5,280 feet.
Length conversion examples
- 1 meter = 100 centimeters.
- 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters.
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
- 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers.
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