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Length Converter

Convert any length between metric and imperial units — instantly, both ways.

Quick answer

Key factors: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 0.3048 m and 1 mile = 1.609344 km — all exact by international definition. Enter any value below to convert between eight units at once.

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  • Updated October 2026

About the Length converter

Imperial lengths are defined exactly in metric: 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm, 1 foot is 30.48 cm, 1 yard is 0.9144 m and 1 mile is 1,609.344 m. The converter uses these exact definitions, so results are precise rather than rounded rules of thumb.

How to use it

  1. Type a number.
  2. Choose the unit you have and the unit you want.
  3. Use the swap button to reverse, or click a row in the table.

Metres to feet table

Metres (m)Feet (ft)
1 m3.28 ft
2 m6.56 ft
5 m16.4 ft
10 m32.81 ft
20 m65.62 ft
50 m164.04 ft
100 m328.08 ft
200 m656.17 ft
400 m1,312.34 ft
1,000 m3,280.84 ft

The formula

Result = Value × (from-unit in metres) ÷ (to-unit in metres)

  • Every unit is converted through metres, so any pair works.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a metre?

About 3.2808 feet. One foot is exactly 0.3048 metres.

How many km in a mile?

One mile is exactly 1.609344 km, and one km is about 0.6214 miles.

Results are estimates for planning — check critical figures with a professional or the official source.

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