Three simple steps
How to use the Length Converter
- 01
Enter the length you already know.
- 02
Select its unit in the From field.
- 03
Choose a destination unit or swap both directions.
Measurement converter
Length Converter
Convert between metres, kilometres, centimetres, millimetres, miles, yards, feet and inches.
Instant calculation Runs in your browser
Conversion updates instantly and keeps up to eight useful decimal places.
Converted value
3.28083991 Metres = 3.2808399 Feet
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Worked example
Convert 5 feet to centimetres
Calculation5 × 0.3048 ÷ 0.01
Result152.4 centimetres
The method
How it works
Convert to metres
The entered value is first expressed in metres using the source unit's factor.
Convert to the target
The metre value is divided by the target unit's factor to produce the final measurement.
Metric and imperial
The tool uses exact definitions including 1 inch = 0.0254 metres and 1 mile = 1,609.344 metres.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a metre?
One metre is approximately 3.2808399 feet.
How many kilometres are in a mile?
One international mile is exactly 1.609344 kilometres.
Why are some answers rounded?
The page displays up to eight decimal places so results remain readable while retaining useful precision.