Length Converter

Convert length between metres, feet, kilometres, miles, inches, and more.

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Length Converter: The Complete Guide

Convert any length instantly. Switch between metric and imperial units — metres, kilometres, miles, yards, feet, inches, and more — and see the conversion rate in both directions.

Who the Length Converter is for

Anyone converting distances or lengths between metric and imperial units.

How to use the Length Converter

  1. Type your values into the fields above — pick your currency or units where the calculator offers them.
  2. Results update automatically as you type; there's no submit button and nothing is sent to a server.
  3. Adjust any input to compare scenarios, then copy the result with a single click.

How it works

Each unit has a fixed size in metres. The value is converted to metres, then to the target unit: result = value × (from-unit metres) ÷ (to-unit metres).

Features

  • Metric & imperial
  • 9 length units
  • Two-way conversion rate
  • Instant result

Metric and imperial length

Length is measured in metres in the metric system and feet, yards, and miles in the imperial system. Converting between them is just a matter of fixed ratios — one inch is exactly 2.54 centimetres, and one mile is 1,609.344 metres. This converter handles all the common units, including nautical miles for marine and aviation use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many centimetres are in an inch?

Exactly 2.54 centimetres. The converter uses exact ratios, so inch-to-metric conversions are precise.

What's a nautical mile?

It's 1,852 metres, used in sea and air navigation. It's longer than a standard (statute) mile of about 1,609 metres.

Is this calculator free and private?

Yes. It's completely free with no signup, and every calculation runs locally in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device.