Length Units Converter
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A Length Units Converter is a tool that allows users to convert between different units of length, such as kilometers, miles, meters, feet, inches, centimeters, and more. This is particularly useful in fields like engineering, construction, science, and everyday measurements.
Common Length Units and Their Relationships
Unit | Symbol | Equivalent in Meters (m) | Common Usage |
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Kilometer | km | 1,000 m | Long distances (roads, races) |
Meter | m | 1 m | Standard metric unit |
Centimeter | cm | 0.01 m | Height, clothing measurements |
Millimeter | mm | 0.001 m | Small-scale engineering |
Mile | mi | 1,609.34 m | Road distances (US, UK) |
Yard | yd | 0.9144 m | Sports fields, textiles |
Foot | ft | 0.3048 m | Height, real estate |
Inch | in | 0.0254 m | Screens, tools, small measurements |
Nautical Mile | nmi | 1,852 m | Aviation, marine navigation |
Conversion Formulas Between Key Units
Metric to Imperial (and Vice Versa)
Conversion | Formula |
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Kilometers to Miles | |
Miles to Kilometers | |
Meters to Feet | |
Feet to Meters | |
Centimeters to Inches | |
Inches to Centimeters |
Other Useful Conversions
Conversion | Formula |
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Yards to Meters | |
Meters to Yards | |
Nautical Miles to Kilometers | |
Kilometers to Nautical Miles |
Practical Conversion Examples
From Unit | To Unit | Conversion Example |
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10 km | miles | mi |
5 miles | km | km |
2 m | feet | ft |
12 in | cm | cm |
3 nmi | km | km |