Quick example
Convert 1 meter to feet
Divide 1 meter by the exact length of a foot, 0.3048 meter. The result is approximately 3.28084 feet, or about 39.3701 inches.
Quick reference
Common length conversions
| Starting length | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 inch | 2.54 centimeters |
| 1 foot | 0.3048 meter |
| 1 yard | 0.9144 meter |
| 1 meter | 3.28084 feet |
| 1 mile | 1.609344 kilometers |
| 1 kilometer | 0.621371 mile |
| 1 nautical mile | 1.852 kilometers |
Unit systems
Metric, US, imperial, and nautical units
Metric units
Nanometers through kilometers scale by powers of ten around the meter, making conversions within the metric system decimal shifts.
Inches, feet, and yards
There are 12 inches in a foot and 3 feet in a yard. These units are widely used in the United States and also appear in imperial contexts.
International mile
The mile used here contains 5,280 feet and is exactly 1,609.344 meters.
Nautical mile
A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters and is used in marine and air navigation.
Precision
Exact factors, readable results
The converter calculates through meters using defined conversion factors. Relationships such as 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters are exact, but repeating decimal results are rounded for display to 12 significant digits. Very small or large values use scientific notation.
Common questions
Length conversion FAQ
How many feet are in a meter?
One meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet.
How do I convert inches to centimeters?
Multiply inches by exactly 2.54. For example, 10 inches equals 25.4 centimeters.
How many kilometers are in a mile?
One international mile equals exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
Is a nautical mile the same as a regular mile?
No. A nautical mile is exactly 1,852 meters; an international mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters.