Length Converter

Convert between metric and imperial units of length and distance, from millimeters to miles.

From

1 meter = 3.280839895 feet

Formula: ft = m ÷ 0.3048

The same amount in other units

Unit	Value
Millimeter (mm)	1,000
Centimeter (cm)	100
Meter (m)	1
Kilometer (km)	0.001
Inch (in)	39.37007874
Foot (ft)	3.280839895
Yard (yd)	1.093613298
Mile (mi)	0.0006213711922
Nautical mile (nmi)	0.0005399568035

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Metric and imperial length units

Most of the world measures length in metric units. Millimeters, centimeters, meters and kilometers each differ by a factor of 10 or 1,000, which makes them easy to convert. The United States, and the United Kingdom for some uses, also use imperial units such as inches, feet, yards and miles.

Since 1959 the imperial units have had exact metric definitions. An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, a foot is exactly 0.3048 meters and a mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters. This converter uses those exact values, so its results are as precise as the definitions themselves.

Units in this converter

Millimeter (mm): One thousandth of a meter. Used for small, precise measurements, such as parts, jewelry and rainfall.
Centimeter (cm): One hundredth of a meter. Used for everyday lengths such as body height and clothing sizes in most of the world.
Meter (m): The base unit of length in the metric system (SI), also spelled metre. Used for rooms, buildings and sports.
Kilometer (km): 1,000 meters. Used for distances between places and on road signs in most countries.
Inch (in): Exactly 2.54 centimeters. Used in the United States, and worldwide for screen and wheel sizes.
Foot (ft): 12 inches, exactly 0.3048 meters. Used for height and building sizes in the US and UK, and for aircraft altitude worldwide.
Yard (yd): 3 feet, exactly 0.9144 meters. Used in American football, golf and for fabric.
Mile (mi): 5,280 feet, exactly 1,609.344 meters. Used for road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nautical mile (nmi): Exactly 1,852 meters. Used at sea and in aviation, because it matches one minute of latitude.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in an inch?

Exactly 2.54 centimeters. That's the international definition of the inch, agreed in 1959.

How do I convert my height from feet and inches to centimeters?

Multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add the two results. For example, 5 feet 9 inches is 152.4 + 22.86 = 175.26 centimeters.

What's the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?

A mile is 1,609.344 meters. A nautical mile, used at sea and in aviation, is 1,852 meters, about 15% longer.