Length Converter
Enter the numerical value you want to convert between length units.
Table of Contents
- Length Unit Conversion Formulas
- Practical Examples of Length Unit Conversion
- Frequently Asked Questions
Length Unit Conversion Formulas
Length unit conversion allows you to transform a distance measurement from one unit to another. Below are some of the most common formulas for converting between metric and imperial units:
Metric
- From meters to centimeters:
value_cm = value_m × 100 - From meters to millimeters:
value_mm = value_m × 1,000 - From kilometers to meters:
value_m = value_km × 1,000 - From centimeters to meters:
value_m = value_cm ÷ 100
Imperial
- From inches to centimeters:
value_cm = value_in × 2.54 - From feet to meters:
value_m = value_ft × 0.3048 - From miles to kilometers:
value_km = value_mi × 1.60934 - From yards to meters:
value_m = value_yd × 0.9144
Cross Conversion
- From meters to feet:
value_ft = value_m × 3.28084 - From kilometers to miles:
value_mi = value_km × 0.621371
Practical Examples of Length Unit Conversion
Example 1: Convert 5 meters to centimeters
To convert meters to centimeters, multiply by 100.
Calculation: 5 × 100 = 500 cm
Example 2: Convert 3 kilometers to meters
To convert kilometers to meters, multiply by 1,000.
Calculation: 3 × 1,000 = 3,000 m
Example 3: Convert 10 inches to centimeters
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54.
Calculation: 10 × 2.54 = 25.4 cm
Example 4: Convert 2 miles to kilometers
To convert miles to kilometers, multiply by 1.60934.
Calculation: 2 × 1.60934 = 3.21868 km
Example 5: Convert 100 centimeters to meters
To convert centimeters to meters, divide by 100.
Calculation: 100 ÷ 100 = 1 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is length?
Length is a physical quantity that represents the distance between two points. It is commonly measured in units such as meters, kilometers, inches, or miles.
What is the base unit of length in the metric system?
The base unit of length in the metric system is the meter (m). Other units such as the millimeter, centimeter, and kilometer are derived from it.
How do I convert meters to centimeters?
To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the value in meters by 100. For example: 2 m × 100 = 200 cm.
How many meters are in a mile?
One mile is approximately equal to 1,609.34 meters.
What is the difference between the metric and imperial systems?
The metric system is based on multiples of 10 and includes units like the meter and kilometer. The imperial system, used in countries like the United States, uses units such as inch, foot, yard, and mile.
What is the formula to convert inches to centimeters?
To convert inches to centimeters, multiply by 2.54. For example: 10 in × 2.54 = 25.4 cm.