Length Converter – Meters, Feet, Inches & More
Convert between meters, centimeters, feet, inches, kilometers, miles and more. Accurate length conversions for height, distance and everyday measurements. No sign-up.
Length Converter
Convert between meters, feet, inches, miles, kilometers and other length units.
1 Meter (m) = 100 Centimeter (cm)
How length conversion works
Length uses a base unit of meters. All units convert to meters first, then to the target unit. Key factors: 1 in = 0.0254 m (exact), 1 ft = 0.3048 m, 1 mi = 1609.344 m.
Common length conversions and uses
Length conversion is essential for travel (km to miles), construction (feet to meters), health (height in cm vs feet), and everyday tasks. The metric system (meters, centimeters, kilometers) is used in most countries; the US and a few others use feet, inches, and miles. This converter handles both systems accurately. Use it to convert room dimensions, body measurements, running distances, or any length value. Results are computed in your browser with no data sent to servers.
For area and volume, length is often the first step—convert your dimensions to consistent units before calculating. Our area calculator and volume calculator accept dimensions in any unit; use this length converter to prepare values. For weight and mass conversions, try the weight converter. For temperature, use the temperature converter.