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Length Unit Conversion
Length conversion is essential for various applications from construction and engineering to everyday measurements. Our length converter allows you to easily transform between metric units (meters, centimeters) and imperial units (feet, inches), as well as other common length measurements.
Common Length Conversions
- 1 meter = 3.28084 feet - A meter is slightly longer than a yard
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters - Standard conversion between imperial and metric small measurements
- 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers - Important for travel and navigation
- 1 yard = 0.9144 meters - Approximately 91% of a meter
When to Use Length Conversion
- International Travel: Understanding distances in different countries
- Construction: Converting between metric and imperial measurements for building projects
- Fitness: Converting running or walking distances between miles and kilometers
- Shopping: Understanding product dimensions listed in unfamiliar units
Understanding Length Units
Metric System
The metric system uses units based on powers of 10, making conversion within the system straightforward.
- Kilometer (km): 1,000 meters, used for measuring long distances like road lengths
- Meter (m): The base unit of length in the metric system
- Centimeter (cm): 1/100 of a meter, used for everyday measurements
- Millimeter (mm): 1/1000 of a meter, used for precise measurements
Imperial/US System
The imperial system uses a variety of units with different conversion factors.
- Mile: 5,280 feet, used for long distances
- Yard: 3 feet, approximately 0.9 meters
- Foot: 12 inches, approximately 30.48 centimeters
- Inch: The smallest common imperial unit, approximately 2.54 centimeters
Conversion Formula
To convert between length units, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
Value in target unit = Value in original unit × Conversion factor
For example, to convert 5 meters to feet: 5 × 3.28084 = 16.4042 feet