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Convert meters ⇄ feet, inches ⇄ cm, km ⇄ miles and more with precise, fast results.
1 meter =
100 cm
1 foot =
12 inches
1 km =
1000 m
1 mile =
5280 ft
Enter Your Value: Type or paste the length value you want to convert in the input field. You can enter values with or without units (e.g., '5.5' or '5.5 meters').
Select Source Unit: Choose the unit of your input value from the dropdown menu. Options include meters, feet, inches, centimeters, kilometers, miles, yards, and many more.
Select Target Unit: Choose the unit you want to convert to. The converter will automatically display the equivalent value in your selected unit.
View Results: The converted value appears instantly in real-time as you type. You can copy the result to your clipboard or use it directly in your work.
Mixed Format Support: For imperial measurements, you can enter values in combined formats like '5 feet 11 inches' or '6\'11' and the converter will handle them automatically.
Construction and Architecture: Converting between metric and imperial measurements when working with international building codes, blueprints, or material specifications.
International Travel: Understanding distances in different countries. Converting kilometers to miles when driving in the US, or meters to feet when visiting countries using imperial measurements.
Education and Learning: Students and teachers use length converters to understand measurement systems, complete homework assignments, and prepare for exams.
Fitness and Sports: Converting running distances (miles to kilometers), track measurements, and understanding race distances in different unit systems.
Manufacturing and Engineering: Converting technical specifications, tolerances, and dimensions when working with international suppliers or clients.
Real Estate: Converting property dimensions, lot sizes, and room measurements between different measurement systems.
Scientific Research: Converting measurements in scientific papers, laboratory data, and research findings that may use different unit systems.
Length is a measure of distance. In the International System of Units, the meter is the base unit of length. It is defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
| Unit | Metric Equivalent | Imperial Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Inch | 2.54 cm | 0.0833 feet |
| 1 Foot | 30.48 cm | 12 inches |
| 1 Yard | 0.9144 meters | 3 feet |
| 1 Mile | 1.609 km | 5,280 feet |
| 1 Meter | - | 3.281 feet |
| 1 Kilometer | 1,000 meters | 0.621 miles |
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