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Length Converter

Universal length and distance unit converter for metric, imperial, and nautical measurements.

Length & Distance Converter

Convert between metric, imperial, and astronomical length units.

Decimals:

From Value & Unit

Converted Result

0.001 µm

Calculation Steps & Formula

1 nm = 0.001 µm

Converting Nanometer to Micrometer in the Length & Distance measurement domain.

Mathematical Formula

Converted Length = Value times (Source Unit Factor divided by Target Unit Factor)

Overview & Explanation

Converts length and distance measurements across metric (mm, cm, m, km), imperial (inches, feet, yards, miles), and nautical miles.

How It Works

Converts the source unit value to standard SI base meters.
Divides the meter value by the target unit factor to produce exact converted results.

Practical Applications

Architectural blueprint scaling.
International travel distance estimation.
Engineering design specs.

Exact conversion factors

Most imperial lengths are defined exactly in metric terms. 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 foot = 0.3048 m, 1 yard = 0.9144 m and 1 mile = 1.609344 km. Because these are exact definitions, a conversion is only as precise as the number you start with.

Example: a height of 5 ft 8 in is 5 x 12 + 8 = 68 inches, and 68 x 2.54 = 172.72 cm. A 10 km run is 10 / 1.609344 = 6.214 miles. A room 12 ft long is 12 x 0.3048 = 3.658 m.

Metric prefixes and special units

Within the metric system, each step is a power of ten: 1 km = 1,000 m, 1 m = 100 cm = 1,000 mm. Sea and air navigation uses the nautical mile, which is exactly 1,852 m. Converting via metres is a reliable method: convert the original value to metres, then convert metres to the target unit.

Worked Example: Convert 5 Meters to Feet

Convert 5 meters into imperial feet.

Apply Unit Factor

5 m times 3.28084 ft/m

= 16.4042 Feet

Frequently Asked Questions

How many feet are in a meter?

One meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet.

What is the difference between a statute mile and a nautical mile?

A statute mile is 1,609.344 meters, whereas an international nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters.

How many centimetres are in a foot?

Exactly 30.48 cm.

Should I round the result?

Round to match the precision of your measurement. A tape measured to the nearest centimetre does not justify an answer given to the micrometre.

Is a US survey foot different?

Slightly. The old US survey foot was 1200/3937 m, about 0.3048006 m. It has been retired for most uses, and the international foot of 0.3048 m is standard.