Length Converter
Convert Meters, Kilometers, Centimeters, Millimeters, Micrometers, Nanometers, Miles, Yards, Feet, Inches, and Nautical Miles
Free online length converter for metric and imperial units. Instantly convert between all major distance units with accuracy and ease.
What is a Length Converter?
A length converter is a tool that allows you to quickly and accurately convert between different units of distance, such as meters, kilometers, centimeters, millimeters, micrometers, nanometers, miles, yards, feet, inches, and nautical miles. This is essential for science, engineering, construction, travel, and everyday life when working with different measurement systems.
Supported Length & Distance Units
- Meter (m): The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Used worldwide for most scientific and everyday measurements.
- Kilometer (km): 1,000 meters. Used for measuring longer distances, such as roads and geographical distances.
- Centimeter (cm): 1/100 of a meter. Commonly used for small measurements in daily life and science.
- Millimeter (mm): 1/1,000 of a meter. Used for very small lengths, such as in engineering and manufacturing.
- Micrometer (µm): 1/1,000,000 of a meter. Used in science and technology for microscopic measurements.
- Nanometer (nm): 1/1,000,000,000 of a meter. Used in nanotechnology and physics for extremely small distances.
- Mile (mi): 1,609.344 meters. Used mainly in the United States and the UK for road distances.
- Yard (yd): 0.9144 meters. Used in the US and UK for measuring land and fabric.
- Foot (ft): 0.3048 meters. Commonly used in the US and UK for height and short distances.
- Inch (in): 1/12 of a foot (2.54 cm). Used for small measurements in the US and UK.
- Nautical Mile (nmi): 1,852 meters. Used in maritime and aviation contexts worldwide.
How to Use the Length Converter
- Enter the value you want to convert.
- Select the unit you are converting from.
- View instant conversions to all other supported units below.
Why Use ManyCalcs Length Converter?
- Completely free and ad-free.
- Supports all major metric and imperial length units.
- Instant, accurate, and easy-to-use interface.
- Mobile-friendly and accessible on any device.
- Educational content for every unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert meters to feet?
- Enter the value in meters, select "Meter (m)", and view the result in feet in the output list.
- What is the difference between a mile and a nautical mile?
- A mile is 1,609.344 meters, while a nautical mile is 1,852 meters and is used in navigation.
- What is a micrometer used for?
- Micrometers are used for measuring very small distances, especially in science and engineering.
- Is this length converter free?
- Yes, the ManyCalcs length converter is 100% free and always will be.
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For more information, see Units of length on Wikipedia.