Length Converter
Convert between different units of length including meters, feet, inches, kilometers, miles, yards, and more. Simple, fast, and accurate length conversions.
Quick Conversion Table
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Common Length Conversions
- 1 meter 3.28084 feet
- 1 kilometer 0.621371 miles
- 1 inch 2.54 centimeters
- 1 foot 30.48 centimeters
- 1 yard 0.9144 meters
- 1 mile 1.60934 kilometers
- 1 nautical mile 1.852 kilometers
- 1 light year 9.461e+15 meters
How to Use the Length Converter
- Enter the value you want to convert in the "From" field.
- Select the unit you're converting from in the dropdown menu.
- Select the unit you want to convert to in the "To" dropdown menu.
- Click the "Convert" button to see the result.
- Use the "Swap Units" button to quickly reverse the conversion.
- Click "Clear" to reset all fields and start a new conversion.
About Length Units
Metric Units
- Kilometer (km): 1,000 meters, commonly used for measuring distances between geographical locations.
- Meter (m): The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
- Centimeter (cm): 1/100 of a meter, commonly used for measuring small objects.
- Millimeter (mm): 1/1,000 of a meter, used for precise measurements.
- Micrometer (μm): 1/1,000,000 of a meter, used in microscopic measurements.
- Nanometer (nm): 1/1,000,000,000 of a meter, used in nanotechnology.
Imperial/US Units
- Mile (mi): 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards, commonly used for measuring long distances.
- Yard (yd): 3 feet or 36 inches, used in fabric measurement and sports.
- Foot (ft): 12 inches, commonly used in construction and height measurements.
- Inch (in): 1/12 of a foot, used for smaller measurements.
Other Units
- Nautical Mile (nmi): Approximately 1.852 kilometers, used in marine and air navigation.
- Light Year (ly): The distance light travels in one year, approximately 9.461 trillion kilometers, used in astronomy.
Common Use Cases
Professional Use
Perfect for developers, designers, and digital marketers who need quick results.
Education
Great for students and teachers for learning and verification.
Personal Projects
Simplify your personal tasks with this easy-to-use tool.
Everyday Tasks
Save time on routine calculations and conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Length Converter is completely free to use. There are no hidden charges or subscriptions required.
Yes, your data is secure. All processing happens in your browser, and we do not store any of your input data on our servers.
Yes, Length Converter is fully responsive and works perfectly on all devices, including smartphones and tablets.
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