Length Converter
Convert between various length units including metric (meters, centimeters, millimeters, kilometers) and imperial (inches, feet, yards, miles) measurements.
Conversion Formula:
Common Length Conversions
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 foot = 0.3048 meters
1 yard = 0.9144 meters
1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
1 meter = 39.3701 inches
1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles
Practical Applications
Construction and Architecture
Architects and builders frequently convert between imperial and metric measurements for international projects.
Travel and Navigation
Converting distances between miles and kilometers when traveling between countries with different measurement systems.
Science and Research
Scientists need to convert between various units, from nanometers for microscopic research to light years for astronomical studies.
Manufacturing
Engineers convert between metric and imperial measurements when designing products for global markets.