Length Converter

Popular Length Conversions

• cm to inches
• inches to cm
• mm to inches
• inches to mm
• meters to feet
• feet to meters
• km to miles
• miles to km
• meters to yards
• yards to meters

Complete List of Length Units

All available length units for conversion:

• meter [m]
• 1 meter [m] = 100 centimeter [cm]
  centimeter to meter, meter to centimeter
• 1 meter [m] = 1000 millimeter [mm]
  millimeter to meter, meter to millimeter
• 1 meter [m] = 39.370079 inch [in]
  inch to meter, meter to inch
• 1 meter [m] = 3.2808399 foot [ft]
  foot to meter, meter to foot
• 1 kilometer [km] = 1000 meter [m]
  kilometer to meter, meter to kilometer
• 1 meter [m] = 1.0936133 yard [yd]
  yard to meter, meter to yard
• 1 mile [mi] = 1609.344 meter [m]
  mile to meter, meter to mile
• 1 meter [m] = 1000000 micrometer [μm]
  micrometer to meter, meter to micrometer
• 1 meter [m] = 1000000000 nanometer [nm]
  nanometer to meter, meter to nanometer
• 1 nautical mile [nmi] = 1852 meter [m]
  nautical mile to meter, meter to nautical mile
• 1 meter [m] = 10 decimeter [dm]
  decimeter to meter, meter to decimeter
• 1 meter [m] = 1e+12 picometer [pm]
  picometer to meter, meter to picometer
• 1 meter [m] = 10000000000 angstrom [Å]
  angstrom to meter, meter to angstrom
• 1 light-year [ly] = 9.4607305e+15 meter [m]
  light-year to meter, meter to light-year
• 1 astronomical unit [AU] = 149597870700 meter [m]
  astronomical unit to meter, meter to astronomical unit
• 1 parsec [pc] = 3.0856776e+16 meter [m]
  parsec to meter, meter to parsec
• 1 furlong [fur] = 201.168 meter [m]
  furlong to meter, meter to furlong
• 1 rod [rd] = 5.0292 meter [m]
  rod to meter, meter to rod
• 1 chain [ch] = 20.1168 meter [m]
  chain to meter, meter to chain
• 1 fathom [fth] = 1.8288 meter [m]
  fathom to meter, meter to fathom
• 1 meter [m] = 39370.079 thou [th]
  thou to meter, meter to thou
• 1 meter [m] = 1e+15 femtometer [fm]
  femtometer to meter, meter to femtometer
• 1 meter [m] = 1e+18 attometer [am]
  attometer to meter, meter to attometer
• 1 meter [m] = 6.1871425e+34 Planck length [lₚ]
  planck length to meter, meter to planck length

Understanding Length Measurements

Length conversion is fundamental in engineering, construction, science, and daily life. Our converter handles both metric and imperial systems with precision.

Metric System

The metric system uses the meter as its base unit with logical decimal prefixes: kilometers (1000m), centimeters (0.01m), millimeters (0.001m), and smaller units like micrometers for scientific applications.

Imperial System

Imperial measurements include inches, feet, yards, and miles. Our converter provides exact conversions and mixed formats like "5 feet 8 inches" for practical use.

Fractional Measurements

For inch measurements, we provide fractional representations (like 7/8 inch) when mathematically appropriate, essential for construction and machining projects.

Common Applications

Construction, engineering design, scientific research, manufacturing, international shipping, sports, textiles, and home projects.

Conversion Tips

1 inch = exactly 2.54 cm. For quick estimates: 1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet. Our converter shows fractions only when they add meaningful precision.