Length Converter

Convert cm, m, km, inches, feet, yards, and miles instantly. Built for height, room dimensions, product specs, race distances, and everyday metric-to-imperial conversions.

Examples

Convert height to feet

Change 180 cm into feet for a form or profile.

Length: 180
From unit: Centimeters (cm)
To unit: Feet (ft)

Converted length

5.9055 ft

Conversion

180 cm = 5.9055 ft

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How It Works

Formula

r = v \times \dfrac{f_{\text{from}}}{f_{\text{to}}}

Variables, symbols and units

$v$: Input value
$r$: Converted length
$f_{\text{from}}$: Conversion factor of the source unit (meters per unit)(m)
$f_{\text{to}}$: Conversion factor of the target unit (meters per unit)(m)

Calculation method explained

The calculator converts your value into meters as a base unit, then converts from meters into the target unit. This keeps metric and imperial length conversions consistent across every pair.

Reference factors used by the calculator (meters per unit):

1 mm = 0.001 m
1 cm = 0.01 m
1 m = 1 m
1 km = 1000 m
1 in = 0.0254 m
1 ft = 0.3048 m (12 in)
1 yd = 0.9144 m
1 mi = 1609.344 m

The value is first multiplied by the source factor to get meters, then divided by the target factor to land in the chosen unit.

References and source material

Examples

Convert height to feet180 · Centimeters (cm) → 5.9055 ft

Change 180 cm into feet for a form or profile.

Length: 180
From unit: Centimeters (cm)
To unit: Feet (ft)

Converted length: 5.9055 ft

Translate a race distance5 · Kilometers (km) → 3.1069 mi

Convert a 5 km run into miles.

Length: 5
From unit: Kilometers (km)
To unit: Miles (mi)

Converted length: 3.1069 mi

Check a screen size24 · Inches (in) → 60.96 cm

Turn 24 inches into centimeters for a desk setup.

Length: 24
From unit: Inches (in)
To unit: Centimeters (cm)

Converted length: 60.96 cm

Frequently Asked Questions

How many centimeters are in an inch?

Exactly 2.54 centimeters. That definition makes inch-to-centimeter conversions precise rather than approximate.

How many feet are in a meter?

1 meter equals 3.28084 feet. A quick mental shortcut is that 2 meters is a little over 6.5 feet.

Is a yard the same as a meter?

No. 1 yard equals 0.9144 meters, so a yard is slightly shorter than a meter.

When should I use mm instead of cm?

Use millimeters for fine tolerances such as hardware, engineering parts, or product thickness. Use centimeters for larger household measurements.

Why does the number get much bigger when I convert to a smaller unit?

Because the physical length stays the same while the unit size changes. A smaller target unit needs more counted units, so the numeric result increases.

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