Length Converter

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How to Use This Converter

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Enter Value: Type the number you want to convert in the "From" box.

2. Select Units: Choose your starting unit (e.g., "meter") and your target unit (e.g., "foot").

3. View Result: The conversion happens automatically. The converted value will appear in the "To" box.

Example: To convert 5 kilometers to miles:

- 1. Enter **5** in the input field.

- 2. Select **kilometer** from the 'From' dropdown.

- 3. Select **mile** from the 'To' dropdown.

- 4. The result **3.106855** will instantly appear.

Metric vs. Imperial Systems

Length is the measure of distance between two points. The two most common systems for measuring length are the "Metric" system and the "Imperial" system.

Metric System

Used by most of the world, the metric system is based on the "meter (m)". It's a decimal system, meaning all units are powers of 10.

1 Kilometer (km) = 1,000 meters
1 Meter (m) = Base unit
1 Centimeter (cm) = 0.01 meters
1 Millimeter (mm) = 0.001 meters

Imperial System

Used primarily in the United States, the imperial system uses units like the **foot (ft)**, **inch (in)**, and **mile (mi)**.

1 Mile (mi) = 1,760 yards
1 Mile (mi) = 5,280 feet
1 Yard (yd) = 3 feet
1 Foot (ft) = 12 inches

Common Length Conversions

Here is a quick reference table for common length conversions.

From (Imperial)	To (Metric)
1 Inch	2.54 Centimeters
1 Foot	0.3048 Meters
1 Yard	0.9144 Meters
1 Mile	1.60934 Kilometers
From (Metric)	To (Imperial)
1 Centimeter	0.3937 Inches
1 Meter	3.28084 Feet
1 Kilometer	0.62137 Miles

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