How to use this calculator
- Enter or choose value.
- Enter or choose from.
- Enter or choose to.
- The result updates as you type. Use Copy result or Share to keep it.
Formula
Result = Value × (metres per “from” unit) ÷ (metres per “to” unit)
- 1 in
- 0.0254 m
- 1 ft
- 0.3048 m
- 1 yd
- 0.9144 m
- 1 mi
- 1,609.344 m
- 1 nmi
- 1,852 m
Worked example
- 1 mile = 1,609.344 m.
- 1 foot = 0.3048 m.
- 1,609.344 ÷ 0.3048 = 5,280.
One mile is exactly 5,280 feet.
What the result means
The table below the result shows the value in every unit at once, which is useful for checking a conversion at a glance.
Assumptions and limits
- International (not US survey) feet and miles.
- Results are shown to 12 significant figures.
Questions
How many centimetres are in an inch?
Exactly 2.54 cm.
How do I convert feet and inches to centimetres?
Multiply the feet by 30.48 and the inches by 2.54, then add. 5 ft 9 in = 152.4 + 22.86 = 175.26 cm.