Common Length Conversion Factors
- 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (exact)
- 1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters
- 1 yard = 3 feet = 0.9144 meters
- 1 mile = 1,760 yards = 5,280 feet ≈ 1.60934 kilometers
- 1 kilometer = 1,000 meters ≈ 0.62137 miles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a statute mile and a nautical mile?
A statute mile (land mile) equals 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 km. A nautical mile is based on one minute of arc along Earth's meridian and equals exactly 1,852 meters (approximately 1.1508 statute miles).