We mix units every day: cloth is bought in metres, a TV is sold in inches, rooms are measured in feet and road trips in kilometres. This converter switches between all common length units.
How to use the length converter
- Enter the value.
- Choose the unit to convert from and to.
Open the table below the result to see the same length in every unit.
Common conversions
| Equals | |
|---|---|
| 1 inch | 2.54 cm |
| 1 foot | 12 inches = 30.48 cm |
| 1 yard (gaj) | 3 feet = 0.9144 m |
| 1 metre | 100 cm = 3.2808 ft = 39.37 in |
| 1 kilometre | 1,000 m = 0.6214 mile |
| 1 mile | 1.6093 km |
| 1 nautical mile | 1.852 km |
Example
1 foot = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm.
A 55-inch TV has a diagonal of 55 × 2.54 = 139.7 cm.
FAQ
How many cm are in 1 inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm. This is the international definition of the inch.
How many feet are in 1 metre?
1 metre = 3.2808 feet, or about 3 feet 3.4 inches.
How do I convert km to miles quickly?
Multiply by 0.6, then add a little. 100 km is about 62 miles.
How do I convert height in cm to feet and inches?
Use the height converter, which shows feet and inches together.