Free Length & Distance Converter โ KM, Miles, Feet, Inches
Convert between units of length and distance
Quick Reference
| Value | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0.621371 miles |
| 1 mile | 1.60934 km |
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 1 foot | 0.3048 m |
| 1 inch | 2.54 cm |
| 1 yard | 0.9144 m |
| 1 nautical mile | 1.852 km |
How to Convert Kilometers to Miles
Multiply kilometers by 0.6214 to get miles. For cm to inches, divide cm by 2.54.
Common Length Conversions
How Do I Convert Length Units?
Length conversion between metric and imperial systems is needed constantly โ for travel, construction, science, and everyday measurements. The metric system (meters, kilometers) is used globally, while miles, feet, and inches remain standard in the US and UK.
Kilometers โ Miles
Multiply km by 0.621371. Quick shortcut: km ร 0.6
Feet โ Meters
Multiply feet by 0.3048. 1 foot = 30.48 cm
Common Length Conversions
- โถ 1 kilometer = 0.6214 miles = 1000 meters = 3281 feet
- โถ 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers = 5280 feet = 1760 yards
- โถ 1 meter = 3.281 feet = 39.37 inches = 100 centimeters
- โถ 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (exact)
- โถ 1 nautical mile = 1.852 kilometers = 1.151 miles
How Many Centimeters in an Inch?
There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in one inch. This is an exact definition, not an approximation, making it one of the simplest length conversions to remember.
What Is the Easiest Way to Convert Miles to Kilometers?
Multiply the number of miles by 1.609 to get kilometers. For a quick mental estimate, multiply by 1.6 or add 60% to the miles value. For example, 10 miles ร 1.609 = 16.09 km.