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Length Converter

Convert between different units of length and distance

Conversion Result

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1 m = 0

Quick Conversions

Millimeter

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mm

Centimeter

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cm

Kilometer

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km

Inch

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in

Foot

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ft

Yard

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yd

Mile

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mi

All Conversions

Metric System

Nanometer

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nm

Micrometer

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μm

Millimeter

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mm

Centimeter

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cm

Decimeter

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dm

Dekameter

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dam

Hectometer

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hm

Kilometer

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km

Imperial/US System

Inch

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in

Foot

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ft

Yard

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yd

Mile

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mi

Nautical Mile

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nmi

Astronomical Units

Angstrom

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Å

Astronomical Unit

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AU

Light Year

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ly

Parsec

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pc

Historical/Traditional

Furlong

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fur

Chain

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ch

Rod

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rd

Fathom

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fath

League

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lea

Hand

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h

Span

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span

Cubit

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cbt

Link

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lnk

Mil

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mil

Thousandth of an Inch

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thou

About Length Units

Metric System

The metric system is based on powers of 10, making conversions straightforward. The base unit is the meter, originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.

  • • 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
  • • 1 meter = 100 centimeters
  • • 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters

Imperial System

The Imperial system, used primarily in the United States, has historical origins based on human body parts and everyday objects. Conversions are less intuitive than the metric system.

  • • 1 mile = 1,760 yards = 5,280 feet
  • • 1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches
  • • 1 foot = 12 inches

Usage Tips

  • • Enter decimal values for precise conversions (e.g., 1.5, 3.14)
  • • Use scientific notation for very large or small numbers
  • • Click the copy button to copy individual conversion results
  • • Use the swap button to quickly reverse the conversion direction
  • • All calculations are performed in real-time as you type