Length Conversion Chart

Your complete length conversion reference! Quickly convert between imperial and metric units. Perfect for DIY projects, sewing, construction, cooking, and everyday measurements.

Length Conversion Chart

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Inches to Centimeters

Inches cm Inches cm Inches cm
1/8" 0.318 cm 2" 5.08 cm 10" 25.4 cm
1/4" 0.635 cm 3" 7.62 cm 11" 27.94 cm
3/8" 0.953 cm 4" 10.16 cm 12" (1 ft) 30.48 cm
1/2" 1.27 cm 5" 12.7 cm 18" 45.72 cm
5/8" 1.587 cm 6" 15.24 cm 24" (2 ft) 60.96 cm
3/4" 1.905 cm 7" 17.78 cm 36" (3 ft) 91.44 cm
7/8" 2.223 cm 8" 20.32 cm 48" (4 ft) 121.92 cm
1" 2.54 cm 9" 22.86 cm 60" (5 ft) 152.4 cm

Formula: inches x 2.54 = centimeters

Feet to Meters

Feet Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters
1 ft 0.305 m 8 ft 2.438 m 40 ft 12.192 m
2 ft 0.61 m 9 ft 2.743 m 50 ft 15.24 m
3 ft (1 yd) 0.914 m 10 ft 3.048 m 75 ft 22.86 m
4 ft 1.219 m 15 ft 4.572 m 100 ft 30.48 m
5 ft 1.524 m 20 ft 6.096 m 150 ft 45.72 m
6 ft 1.829 m 25 ft 7.62 m 200 ft 60.96 m
7 ft 2.134 m 30 ft 9.144 m

Formula: feet x 0.3048 = meters

Yards to Meters

Yards Meters Yards Meters Yards Meters
1 yd 0.914 m 8 yd 7.315 m 100 yd 91.44 m
2 yd 1.829 m 9 yd 8.23 m 200 yd 182.88 m
3 yd 2.743 m 10 yd 9.144 m 300 yd 274.32 m
4 yd 3.658 m 15 yd 13.72 m 500 yd 457.2 m
5 yd 4.572 m 20 yd 18.29 m 1000 yd 914.4 m
6 yd 5.486 m 25 yd 22.86 m 1760 yd (1 mi) 1609.34 m
7 yd 6.401 m 50 yd 45.72 m

Formula: yards x 0.9144 = meters

Miles to Kilometers

Miles km Miles km Miles km
1 mi 1.609 km 8 mi 12.875 km 50 mi 80.47 km
2 mi 3.219 km 9 mi 14.484 km 75 mi 120.7 km
3 mi 4.828 km 10 mi 16.093 km 100 mi 160.93 km
4 mi 6.437 km 15 mi 24.14 km 150 mi 241.4 km
5 mi 8.047 km 20 mi 32.19 km 200 mi 321.87 km
6 mi 9.656 km 25 mi 40.23 km 500 mi 804.67 km
7 mi 11.265 km 30 mi 48.28 km

Formula: miles x 1.60934 = kilometers

Centimeters to Inches

cm Inches cm Inches cm Inches
1 cm 0.394" 9 cm 3.543" 60 cm 23.62"
2 cm 0.787" 10 cm 3.937" 70 cm 27.56"
3 cm 1.181" 15 cm 5.91" 80 cm 31.5"
4 cm 1.575" 20 cm 7.87" 90 cm 35.43"
5 cm 1.969" 25 cm 9.84" 100 cm (1 m) 39.37"
6 cm 2.362" 30 cm 11.81" 150 cm 59.06"
7 cm 2.756" 40 cm 15.75"
8 cm 3.15" 50 cm 19.69"

Formula: centimeters / 2.54 = inches

Meters to Feet

Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters Feet
1 m 3.28 ft 8 m 26.25 ft 40 m 131.23 ft
2 m 6.56 ft 9 m 29.53 ft 50 m 164.04 ft
3 m 9.84 ft 10 m 32.81 ft 75 m 246.06 ft
4 m 13.12 ft 15 m 49.21 ft 100 m 328.08 ft
5 m 16.4 ft 20 m 65.62 ft 150 m 492.13 ft
6 m 19.69 ft 25 m 82.02 ft 200 m 656.17 ft
7 m 22.97 ft 30 m 98.43 ft 500 m 1640.42 ft

Formula: meters x 3.28084 = feet

Kilometers to Miles

km Miles km Miles km Miles
1 km 0.621 mi 8 km 4.971 mi 40 km 24.85 mi
2 km 1.243 mi 9 km 5.592 mi 50 km 31.07 mi
3 km 1.864 mi 10 km 6.214 mi 75 km 46.6 mi
4 km 2.485 mi 15 km 9.32 mi 100 km 62.14 mi
5 km (5K) 3.107 mi 20 km 12.43 mi 150 km 93.21 mi
6 km 3.728 mi 25 km 15.53 mi 200 km 124.27 mi
7 km 4.35 mi 30 km 18.64 mi 42.195 km (Marathon) 26.22 mi

Formula: kilometers x 0.621371 = miles

Quick Reference

Imperial Units

  • 12 inches = 1 foot
  • 3 feet = 1 yard
  • 5,280 feet = 1 mile
  • 1,760 yards = 1 mile

Metric Units

  • 10 mm = 1 cm
  • 100 cm = 1 meter
  • 1,000 m = 1 km

Key Conversions

  • 1 inch = 2.54 cm
  • 1 foot = 30.48 cm
  • 1 meter is about 3.28 feet
  • 1 mile is about 1.61 km

Quick Estimates

  • 1 inch is about thumb width
  • 1 foot is about ruler length
  • 1 meter is about a large step
  • 1 km is about 12-15 min walk

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About This Length Conversion Chart

This free printable length conversion chart provides comprehensive conversion tables between imperial and metric units. Whether you're working on a home improvement project, following an international sewing pattern, or helping with homework, our charts give you instant access to accurate conversions. All values are calculated using precise mathematical formulas and displayed in an easy-to-read, printer-friendly format.

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Understanding Imperial vs. Metric

The imperial system (inches, feet, yards, miles) is primarily used in the United States, while most other countries use the metric system (millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers). Knowing how to convert between these systems is essential for:

  • DIY and Construction: Converting measurements from plans, blueprints, or instructions
  • Sewing and Crafts: Working with international patterns that use metric measurements
  • Travel: Understanding road signs, distances, and maps in other countries
  • Online Shopping: Converting product dimensions when ordering internationally
  • Education: Learning and teaching measurement conversions in math and science

Tips for Accurate Conversions

  • The key number: 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly - this is the foundation for most length conversions
  • Quick estimate for meters: 1 meter is slightly more than 3 feet (3.28 ft), or about one large step
  • Miles to km: Multiply by 1.6 (or add 60% for a quick mental estimate)
  • Km to miles: Multiply by 0.6 (or subtract 40% for a quick estimate)
  • Double-check important measurements: For critical projects, always verify conversions

Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, these conversions are provided for general reference purposes. For critical applications requiring precise measurements (engineering, construction, medical), please verify conversions using certified measurement tools or professional resources.