Length Converter
Convert between meters, kilometers, miles, feet, inches, yards and more — instantly and accurately.
1 Meter = 0.001 Kilometer
1 Meter in other units
| Kilometer (km) | 0.001 |
| Centimeter (cm) | 100 |
| Millimeter (mm) | 1000 |
| Micrometer (µm) | 1000000 |
| Nanometer (nm) | 1000000000 |
| Mile (mi) | 0.0006213711922 |
| Yard (yd) | 1.093613298 |
| Foot (ft) | 3.280839895 |
| Inch (in) | 39.37007874 |
| Nautical mile (nmi) | 0.0005399568035 |
| Light year (ly) | 1.057001e-16 |
How to use the Length Converter
- Choose the unit you are converting from in the left dropdown.
- Type the value you want to convert.
- Choose the unit you want the result in from the right dropdown.
- Read the converted value, or use the table to see every other unit at once.
Examples
| Input | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|
1 meter | 3.280839895 feet | 1 m = 100 cm = 39.3700787 in |
1 mile | 1.609344 kilometers | Exactly, by international definition |
12 inches | 1 foot | 1 in = 2.54 cm exactly |
1 kilometer | 0.539956803 nautical miles |
Metric vs imperial length
The metric system measures length in meters and decimal multiples (kilometer, centimeter, millimeter). The imperial / US customary system uses inch, foot, yard and mile. Since 1959 the two are linked by exact definitions: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 yard = 0.9144 m.
Common length conversions
| From | To | Multiply by |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | Centimeters | 2.54 |
| Feet | Meters | 0.3048 |
| Miles | Kilometers | 1.609344 |
| Meters | Yards | 1.0936133 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter equals 3.280839895 feet, or about 3 feet 3⅜ inches. To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.280839895; to convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.
How do I convert centimeters to inches?
Divide the number of centimeters by 2.54, since one inch is defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters. For example, 30 cm ÷ 2.54 ≈ 11.81 inches.
How many kilometers is a mile?
One mile equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers. A quick mental estimate is to multiply miles by 1.6, or multiply kilometers by 0.62 to get miles.
What is a nautical mile?
A nautical mile is 1,852 meters, based on one minute of latitude along a meridian. It is used in aviation and marine navigation and is about 15% longer than a statute (land) mile.
Are these conversions exact?
Yes. The converter uses the internationally defined exact factors (1 in = 0.0254 m, 1 mi = 1609.344 m, etc.) and shows results to 10 significant figures.