Convert through meters
value * meters per source unit / meters per target unitEvery conversion uses the meter as the pivot unit before converting to the target unit.
Conversions
Length converter
Convert metric and imperial length units with clear conversion factors and numbers formatted for your language.
Convert a length
Conversion method
Conversion factors
| Millimeter (mm) | 1 mm = 0.001 m |
|---|---|
| Centimeter (cm) | 1 cm = 0.01 m |
| Meter (m) | 1 m = 1 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 1 km = 1,000 m |
| Inch (in) | 1 in = 0.0254 m |
| Foot (ft) | 1 ft = 0.3048 m |
| Yard (yd) | 1 yd = 0.9144 m |
| Mile (mi) | 1 mi = 1,609.344 m |
Examples
10 ft to m
value = 10, from = foot, to = meter
result = 3.048 m
12 in to cm
value = 12, from = inch, to = centimeter
result = 30.48 cm
5 km to mi
value = 5, from = kilometer, to = mile
result = 3.10685596119 mi
FAQ
Can I convert between the same unit?
Yes. The result is the same value, which can be useful when checking localized input.
Why are negative lengths rejected?
This converter represents physical lengths, so it accepts zero and positive values only.