Length Converter
Understanding Length Conversion
Length is a measurement of distance between two points. The metric system uses base-10 units (km, m, cm, mm), while the US Customary system uses historical units (mile, yard, foot, inch).
Key Conversions
- 1 mile = 1.609344 km
- 1 foot = 30.48 cm
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm
💡 Tips
- The metric system is used worldwide
- US Customary is primarily used in the US
- 1 mile is exactly 1.609344 km by international agreement