How many centimeters are in an inch?

Exactly 2.54 centimeters per inch. So a 12-inch foot is 30.48 cm.

Length Converter

Q: How many feet are in a meter?

One meter equals about 3.281 feet, or 39.37 inches. To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.281; to convert feet to meters, divide by 3.281.

Q: How do I convert miles to kilometers?

Multiply miles by 1.609. So 5 miles is 5 × 1.609 = 8.05 kilometers. To go the other way, divide kilometers by 1.609.

Convert length and distance between metric and imperial units — enter a value and pick the units to convert from and to.

Result

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Common length conversions

From	To	Multiply by
Inches	Centimeters	2.54
Feet	Meters	0.3048
Meters	Feet	3.281
Miles	Kilometers	1.609
Kilometers	Miles	0.6214
Yards	Meters	0.9144

Quick reference

1 inch = 2.54 cm · 1 foot = 0.3048 m · 1 meter = 3.281 ft · 1 mile = 1.609 km · 1 yard = 0.9144 m

Metric and imperial, side by side

Length conversions come up constantly — travel, DIY, shipping, fitness, and following instructions written for the other system. The conversions are exact by definition (an inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm), so results are precise. For area and volume, remember the factor squares or cubes: 1 square meter is 10.76 square feet, not 3.28. For converting a running distance to a pace, see the pace calculator; for weights, the weight converter; and for temperatures, the temperature converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a meter?

About 3.281 feet (39.37 inches).

How do I convert miles to kilometers?

Multiply by 1.609. 5 miles = 8.05 km.

How many centimeters in an inch?

Exactly 2.54 cm.

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Last reviewed: July 2026.