Length Converter
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About Length Units
- Millimeter (mm): 1/1000 of a meter, commonly used for precise measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
- Centimeter (cm): 1/100 of a meter, frequently used in everyday measurements like body height and small object dimensions.
- Meter (m): The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), used for measuring room dimensions and short distances.
- Kilometer (km): 1000 meters, used for measuring distances between cities, road lengths, and geographical features.
- Inch (in): 2.54 centimeters exactly, commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom for everyday measurements.
- Foot (ft): 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters, used for human height and building dimensions in imperial measurement systems.
- Yard (yd): 3 feet or 0.9144 meters, commonly used in fabric measurements, American football, and some sports fields.
- Mile (mi): 5280 feet or 1.60934 kilometers, used for long distances, especially road lengths in the United States and United Kingdom.
- Nautical Mile (nmi): 1.852 kilometers exactly, used in marine and air navigation globally for consistent measurement regardless of latitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How accurate is this length converter? Our converter provides results with 6 decimal places precision for all length unit conversions.
- How do I convert centimeters to inches? Enter your value in centimeters, select "Centimeters (cm)" from the "From" dropdown and "Inches (in)" from the "To" dropdown. The result will be displayed automatically.
- What is the formula to convert meters to feet? To convert meters to feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28084. For example, 1 meter equals 3.28084 feet.
- Why are nautical miles different from regular miles? Nautical miles are based on the Earth's circumference, with 1 nautical mile equal to 1 minute of latitude. This makes them particularly useful for navigation.
- Can I use this converter offline? Currently, our converter requires an internet connection. We're working on a downloadable version for offline use.