Length Converter
Meters to feet, inches to centimeters, miles to kilometers — type one value and every other unit fills in instantly.
How it works
Every length converter works off a single base unit. Here it's the meter: your value is turned into meters first, then back out into every other unit. That's why one entry updates the whole grid at once.
The factors are the exact definitions, not rough approximations. An inch is exactly 25.4 millimeters and a mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters, so the only rounding you see is for a tidy display.
Metric-to-imperial is the usual sticking point. One meter is about 3.28 feet, and one foot is 0.3048 meters — keep those two in your head and most everyday length conversions become a quick sanity check.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter is about 3.2808 feet, or 39.37 inches. Going the other way, a foot is 0.3048 meters. Enter any value above and the exact figure appears in the grid.
How do I convert miles to kilometers?
Multiply miles by 1.609344. So 5 miles is about 8.05 kilometers. Set the unit to miles, type the distance, and read the kilometer row.
Is a yard longer than a meter?
No, a meter is slightly longer. A yard is 0.9144 meters, so a meter is about 1.094 yards — close, but not the same.