Length Converter

Convert length and distance units instantly - mm, cm, m, km, inches, feet, yards, miles, nautical miles, and more. Free online length converter.

Kilometer
0.001km
Centimeter
100cm
Millimeter
1,000mm
Micrometer
1,000,000μm
Nanometer
1,000,000,000nm
Mile
0.0006213711922mi
Yard
1.093613298yd
Foot
3.280839895ft
Inch
39.37007874in
Nautical Mile
0.0005399568035nmi
Fathom
0.5468066492ftm
Light Year
1.0570e-16ly
Astronomical Unit
6.6846e-12au
Parsec
3.2408e-17pc
Decimeter
10dm
Decameter
0.1dam
Hectometer
0.01hm
Thou (mils)
39,370.07874thou
Chain
0.04970969538ch
Furlong
0.004970969538fur
League
0.0002071237307lea
Cable
0.005399568035cb
Light Second
3.3356e-9ls

Formula Explorer

To get Centimeters:

Multiply length by 100.000

Quick Reference

1 in
2.54 cm
1 cm
0.3937007874 in
1 ft
0.3048 m
1 m
3.280839895 ft
1 mi
1.609344 km
1 km
0.6213711922 mi

Accurate Length & Distance Conversion

Whether you are a student working on physics homework, a contractor looking to calculate square footage, or just trying to understand how tall someone is in centimeters, our Length Converter is the fastest way to get accurate results. We process everything in your browser instantly.

Supported Length Units

We support a massive array of metric, imperial, astronomical, and nautical units including:

  • Metric: Millimeters, Centimeters, Meters, Kilometers
  • Imperial / US Customary: Inches, Feet, Yards, Miles
  • Maritime: Nautical Miles, Fathoms
  • Astronomical: Light Years, Astronomical Units, Parsecs
  • Microscopic: Nanometers, Micrometers (Microns)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many centimeters are in an inch?

There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in 1 inch. This is an international standard used worldwide.

How do you convert meters to feet?

To convert meters to feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For a quick estimate, multiply by 3.3.

What is a nautical mile compared to a regular mile?

A nautical mile is based on the Earth's longitude and latitude coordinates and equals exactly 1.852 kilometers (or about 1.1508 regular miles). It is used primarily in maritime and aviation navigation.

How many millimeters are in a meter?

There are exactly 1,000 millimeters in a single meter.