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Convert any length between metric and imperial units. 1 inch is exactly 2.54 cm, 1 foot is 0.3048 m and 1 mile is 1.609344 km.

Result

0.3048m

1 ft = 0.3048 m

Same amount, two scales

1 ft

0.3048 m

Both bars show the same amount: 1 ft on top, 0.3048 m below.

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How it works

Every length is converted through the meter, the SI base unit. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial lengths are defined exactly in meters, so these conversions have no rounding error beyond the decimals you choose to display.

All units compared

All units compared
UnitSymbolValue in meters
nanometernm0.000000001 m
micrometerµm0.000001 m
millimetermm0.001 m
centimetercm0.01 m
meterm1 m
kilometerkm1,000 m
inchin0.0254 m
footft0.3048 m
yardyd0.9144 m
milemi1,609.344 m
nautical milenmi1,852 m

Frequently asked questions

Is a meter longer than a yard?

Yes. A meter is about 1.0936 yards, so it is roughly 9 cm (3.4 inches) longer than a yard.

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

A statute mile is 1,609.344 m, while a nautical mile, used at sea and in aviation, is exactly 1,852 m, about 15% longer.

How many meters are in 1 foot?

1 foot = 0.3048 meters. The other way round, 1 meter = 3.28084 feet.

How many feet are in 1 meter?

1 meter = 3.28084 feet. The other way round, 1 foot = 0.3048 meters.

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