Length Converter | How to use and interpret results
Expand one length into metres, feet, inches, miles, nautical miles and other units. Separate mile and nautical-mile entries help interpret travel or mapping figures.
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- Nothing is uploaded
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How to use this tool
Enter a value and choose its source unit to update all outputs. Check whether the original refers to an international foot or a distinct historical survey unit.
Results and examples
One metre is 100 centimetres and about 3.28084 feet. A nautical mile is 1852 metres, distinct from the 1609.344-metre statute mile.
Worked example
One metre is 100 centimetres and about 3.28084 feet. A nautical mile is 1852 metres, distinct from the 1609.344-metre statute mile.
Limitations
- A separate survey-foot choice is not provided.
- Map projections and Earth curvature are not used to measure distances.
Fields
| Field | Guidance and constraints |
|---|---|
| Value | Check the unit and format displayed beside this field. |
| Unit | Check the unit and format displayed beside this field. |
Data handling
Processing stays in the current browser tab; the site does not upload tool input for the calculation itself.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Are nautical miles and miles equal?
One metre is 100 centimetres and about 3.28084 feet. A nautical mile is 1852 metres, distinct from the 1609.344-metre statute mile.
Does this measure a distance on a map?
A separate survey-foot choice is not provided. Map projections and Earth curvature are not used to measure distances.
