Converters

Length Converter

Convert length and distance between common metric and imperial units quickly and easily.

Length Conversion

Enter a value and choose the units you want to convert.

Conversion Result

Your converted length based on the selected units.

Result

100 cm

Input1 m
Converted ToCentimeters

Conversion factors are based on standard metric and imperial length definitions.

How the length conversion works

The Length Converter converts a measurement from one unit of length into another using standard conversion factors.

Common length units

Metric units such as millimeters, centimeters, meters and kilometers are commonly used for measurements and distances. Inches, feet, yards and miles are commonly used in imperial measurements.

Conversion example

1 meter = 100 centimeters
1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 foot = 12 inches

Where can a length converter be useful?

Length conversions are useful for construction, shopping, travel, engineering, home projects, measurements and everyday calculations where different units are used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which length units can I convert?

You can convert between millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards and miles.

How many centimeters are in one meter?

One meter equals 100 centimeters.

How many inches are in one foot?

One foot equals 12 inches.

Is the conversion accurate?

The converter uses standard conversion factors and displays the result to a practical number of decimal places.