Length Converter
Convert between different units of length.
This length converter is a tool that enables quick conversion between length units in both imperial and metric, but not only that. It's equipped with twenty different units of length measurement:
- ångström (Å)
- picometers (pm)
- nanometers (nm)
- micrometers (μm)
- millimeters (mm)
- centimeters (cm)
- decimeters (dm)
- meters (m)
- kilometers (km)
- mil / thou
- inches (in)
- feet (ft)
- yards (yd)
- miles (mi)
- nautical miles (nmi)
- Sun radii (R☉)
- light years (ly)
- astronomical units (au)
- parsecs (pc)
This length conversion calculator works by typing units into any of the fields. The length converter then returns your results in each unit in real time.
Length Conversion Table
The table below provides conversion factors for various units to meters, which is the base unit for length in the International System of Units (SI).
| Unit | Equivalent in Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 kilometer (km) | 1000 m |
| 1 meter (m) | 1 m |
| 1 centimeter (cm) | 0.01 m |
| 1 millimeter (mm) | 0.001 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 |
| 1 nautical mile (nmi) | 1852 m |
The Imperial / US Measurement System
The Imperial system, also known as the British Imperial System, is the standard system of weights and measures used in Great Britain from 1824 until the adoption of the metric system in 1965. The United States Customary System of weights and measures is derived from it. The basic units of length are the inch, foot, yard, and mile.
The Metric Measurement System
The metric system is an internationally recognized decimalized system of measurement. It is in widespread use, and where it is not in use, the countries in question are in the process of converting to it. It is also known as the "International System of Units," or "SI." The meter is the base unit of length.
FAQs
How many feet are in a meter?
There are approximately 3.28084 feet in one meter.
How do you convert meters to feet?
To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.28084. For example, to convert 5 meters to feet: 5 m * 3.28084 = 16.4042 ft.
Enter values to see the results.
This length converter is a tool that enables quick conversion between length units in both imperial and metric, but not only that. It's equipped with twenty different units of length measurement:
- ångström (Å)
- picometers (pm)
- nanometers (nm)
- micrometers (μm)
- millimeters (mm)
- centimeters (cm)
- decimeters (dm)
- meters (m)
- kilometers (km)
- mil / thou
- inches (in)
- feet (ft)
- yards (yd)
- miles (mi)
- nautical miles (nmi)
- Sun radii (R☉)
- light years (ly)
- astronomical units (au)
- parsecs (pc)
This length conversion calculator works by typing units into any of the fields. The length converter then returns your results in each unit in real time.
Length Conversion Table
The table below provides conversion factors for various units to meters, which is the base unit for length in the International System of Units (SI).
| Unit | Equivalent in Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 kilometer (km) | 1000 m |
| 1 meter (m) | 1 m |
| 1 centimeter (cm) | 0.01 m |
| 1 millimeter (mm) | 0.001 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 |
| 1 nautical mile (nmi) | 1852 m |
The Imperial / US Measurement System
The Imperial system, also known as the British Imperial System, is the standard system of weights and measures used in Great Britain from 1824 until the adoption of the metric system in 1965. The United States Customary System of weights and measures is derived from it. The basic units of length are the inch, foot, yard, and mile.
The Metric Measurement System
The metric system is an internationally recognized decimalized system of measurement. It is in widespread use, and where it is not in use, the countries in question are in the process of converting to it. It is also known as the "International System of Units," or "SI." The meter is the base unit of length.
FAQs
How many feet are in a meter?
There are approximately 3.28084 feet in one meter.
How do you convert meters to feet?
To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.28084. For example, to convert 5 meters to feet: 5 m * 3.28084 = 16.4042 ft.