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📏 Length Converter

Convert between metres, kilometres, centimetres, millimetres, miles, feet, inches, and yards. Instant, accurate length conversions for any unit worldwide!

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🤔 How Does This Tool Work?

Our Length Converter works by converting everything to a base unit (metres) and then to your target unit:

  • All input values are first converted to metres using precise conversion factors
  • Then the metre value is converted to the target unit

Key conversion factors (to metres):

  • 1 kilometre = 1,000 metres
  • 1 centimetre = 0.01 metres
  • 1 millimetre = 0.001 metres
  • 1 mile = 1,609.344 metres
  • 1 foot = 0.3048 metres
  • 1 inch = 0.0254 metres
  • 1 yard = 0.9144 metres
  • 1 nautical mile = 1,852 metres
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❓ FAQ
How many kilometres is 1 mile?
1 mile = 1.60934 kilometres. To convert miles to km, multiply by 1.609. To convert km to miles, multiply by 0.621. Our converter does this instantly!
How many centimetres is 5 feet?
5 feet = 60 inches = 152.4 centimetres. Each foot = 30.48 cm, so 5 × 30.48 = 152.4 cm.
What is 180 cm in feet and inches?
180 cm ÷ 30.48 = 5.906 feet = 5 feet and approximately 10.9 inches. So 180 cm is about 5 feet 11 inches.
What is a nautical mile?
A nautical mile is used in aviation and navigation. 1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometres = 1.151 regular miles. It is based on the circumference of the Earth — one nautical mile equals one minute of arc of latitude.
Why do some countries use miles and others use kilometres?
Countries that were part of the British Empire historically used the Imperial system (miles). Most other countries adopted the metric system (kilometres) as it is based on multiples of 10, making it simpler for science and everyday use.