Length Conversion Basics: Inches to Centimeters and Beyond
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Length conversions are among the most common unit conversions people need in everyday life. Here's a quick guide to the most useful length conversions:
Metric to Imperial
- 1 millimeter (mm) = 0.039 inches (in)
- 1 centimeter (cm) = 0.394 inches (in)
- 1 meter (m) = 3.28 feet (ft)
- 1 meter (m) = 1.09 yards (yd)
- 1 kilometer (km) = 0.621 miles (mi)
Imperial to Metric
- 1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
- 1 foot (ft) = 30.48 centimeters (cm)
- 1 yard (yd) = 0.914 meters (m)
- 1 mile (mi) = 1.609 kilometers (km)
Remember these conversions for your next DIY project, international travel, or when reading materials that use different measurement systems.
