📏 Length Converter
Convert between meters, feet, miles, inches, and more.
How to Use
- Enter the length value you want to convert in the "Value" field.
- Select the unit you are converting from.
- Select the unit you want to convert to.
- Click the "Convert" button. The result will appear below.
- Use the "⇅" button to quickly swap the "From" and "To" units.
About Length Units
Length is a measure of distance. Different systems and contexts use various units.
- Meter (m): The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Used globally for most scientific and standard measurements.
- Kilometer (km): Equal to 1,000 meters. Commonly used for measuring large distances, like road distances.
- Centimeter (cm): Equal to 0.01 meters. Used for smaller measurements.
- Inch (in): An imperial unit, commonly used in the United States. 1 inch = 2.54 cm.
- Foot (ft): An imperial unit equal to 12 inches. 1 foot ≈ 0.3048 meters. Used for height, room dimensions, etc., especially in the US.
- Yard (yd): An imperial unit equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. 1 yard ≈ 0.9144 meters.
- Mile (mi): An imperial unit used for long distances, especially in the US and UK. 1 mile = 1,760 yards ≈ 1.609 kilometers.
Common Conversion Factors (Approximate)
| Unit | Equivalent in Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kilometer (km) | 1000 m |
| 1 Meter (m) | 1 m |
| 1 Centimeter (cm) | 0.01 m |
| 1 Mile (mi) | 1609.34 m |
| 1 Yard (yd) | 0.9144 m |
| 1 Foot (ft) | 0.3048 m |
| 1 Inch (in) | 0.0254 m |
Real-life Examples
- Converting recipe measurements (cm to inches).
- Calculating travel distances (km to miles).
- Understanding height measurements (feet/inches to meters/cm).
- Planning DIY projects (meters to feet).