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Length Converter

Enter a value, choose the units, and the conversion happens instantly — including a quick-reference chart for the selected pair. Covers millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, miles and nautical miles.

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Length conversion facts

The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm, so every imperial–metric length conversion is exact. One foot = 12 inches, one yard = 3 feet, one mile = 5,280 feet = 1.609344 km. Use the chips above for the most searched pairs, or pick any units from the lists.

Height conversions

For body height, convert feet+inches in two steps: feet to cm, then add the remaining inches converted to cm (1 inch = 2.54 cm). Example: 5 ft 9 in = 152.4 cm + 22.86 cm = 175.26 cm.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cm are in an inch?

Exactly 2.54 cm — this is the international definition of the inch.

How do I convert cm to feet and inches?

Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12: the quotient is feet, the remainder is inches.

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