Length Converter

Free online length converter. Convert cm to inches, inches to cm, meters to feet, feet to cm, km to miles, miles to km and more — between 13 length units.

About this tool

Whether you need to convert cm to inches, inches to cm, meters to feet, feet to cm, km to miles, miles to km, or any other combination, our length converter handles it instantly. Simply enter the value, choose the source and destination units, and the result appears right away.

The units of measurement available for conversion include: Meter, Kilometer, Centimeter, Millimeter, Micrometer, Nanometer, Foot, Inch, Yard, Mile, Nautical Mile, Light-year, Point.

Use Cases

  • Engineering & ConstructionConvert between metric and imperial units for technical drawings and building specifications.
  • International TravelQuickly convert road distances from kilometers to miles or heights from meters to feet.

How It Works

1

Enter Value

Type the length value you want to convert.

2

Select Units

Choose the source and target length units.

3

Copy Result

The conversion happens instantly. Use the copy button to send it to your clipboard.

Questions & Answers

What is the difference between the Metric and Imperial systems?

The Metric system is decimal-based (meters, kilometers), while the Imperial system uses traditional units (inches, feet, miles). Most of the world uses Metric, but the US and UK still use Imperial units for many applications.

Is this converter accurate for astronomical distances?

Yes, it supports units like Light-years and Nautical Miles with high precision, making it suitable for both terrestrial and celestial calculations.

Which units are supported?

This tool supports 13 length units: meters, kilometers, centimeters, millimeters, micrometers, nanometers, feet, inches, yards, miles, nautical miles, light-years, and points.

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