Length Unit Converter

The metric system is a decimal-based system of measurement used worldwide. It's based on units of 10, making conversions straightforward.

• • 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters
• • 1 meter = 100 centimeters
• • 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters
• • 1 millimeter = 1,000 micrometers

The imperial system is primarily used in the United States and has historical roots in British measurements.

• • 1 mile = 5,280 feet
• • 1 yard = 3 feet
• • 1 foot = 12 inches
• • 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters