Length Converter
Convert lengths between inches, feet, yards, miles, millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers.
How many inches are in a foot, yard, and mile?
US customary conversions: 1 foot = 12 inches, 1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches, 1 mile = 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards = 63,360 inches. Quick reference: Inch (thumb width), Foot (shoe length), Yard (stride length), Mile (15-20 minute walk). Remember: 12 inches/foot, 3 feet/yard, 1,760 yards/mile. These are exact conversions, not approximations.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters (exact). Formula: meters = feet x 0.3048. Example: 10 feet = 3.048 meters, 100 feet = 30.48 meters. Reverse: meters x 3.281 = feet. Common conversions: 6 ft (person height) = 1.83 m, 10 ft (ceiling) = 3.05 m, 100 ft = 30.5 m. Rough approximation: 3 feet ≈ 1 meter, but exact conversion is 3.281 feet = 1 meter.
What is the difference between meters and kilometers?
Metric system: 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters. "Kilo" means thousand. Meter is base unit (length), kilometer for longer distances. Example: Room = meters (5m x 3m), Marathon = kilometers (42.195 km = 42,195 meters). Common: 1 km = 1,000 m = 0.621 miles = 3,281 feet. Speed: km/h (kilometers per hour) vs mph (miles per hour). 100 km/h ≈ 62 mph.
How tall is 6 feet in meters and centimeters?
6 feet = 1.829 meters = 182.9 centimeters (cm). Height conversions: 5 ft = 152 cm, 5'6" = 168 cm, 6 ft = 183 cm, 6'6" = 198 cm. To convert feet and inches: Convert feet to inches (6 ft = 72"), add extra inches, multiply by 2.54 for cm. Example: 5'10" = 70 inches x 2.54 = 178 cm. Most countries use cm for height; US uses feet/inches.