Metric vs. Imperial Length Systems
International commerce and engineering use the Metric system (based on decimals and powers of 10), while the United States and selected regions utilize Imperial measurements (inches, feet, yards, miles).
Convert distances instantly using our Length Converter Tool.
Key Length Conversion Factors
- 1 Meter (m): 39.37 Inches = 3.28084 Feet
- 1 Kilometer (km): 0.621371 Miles
- 1 Inch (in): 2.54 Centimeters (cm)
- 1 Mile (mi): 1.60934 Kilometers (km)
How to Convert Distance & Length
- Open the Length Converter.
- Enter the length value and select source unit.
- Select target unit to display the instant converted measurement.