Length conversion table and Length conversion chart

 Table of Contents:

• Length conversion table
• Length conversion chart
• Inch definition
• Feet definition
• Meter definition
• The Imperial US measurement system. US measurement system
• Metric measurement system

length converter length converter is a software that permits quick conversion into length units that are imperial and also the measurement in the metric system. This isn't all. It's also equipped with 20 measures of length:

• Anstrom (A)
• Picometers (pm)
• Nanometers (nm)
• Micrometers (mm)
• millimeters (mm)
• centimeters (cm)
• decimeters (dm)
• meters (m)
• Meters, centimeters and centimeters
• kilometers (km)

• 1000ths of an inch (mil /thou)
• inches (in)
• feet (ft)
• inches and feet
• yards (yd)
• miles (mi)

• Mile nautical (nmi)
• Sun radii (R)
• Light years (ly)
• (au) Unit of Astronomy (au)
• parsecs (pc)

It's an length conversion calculator uses input units (up to 11 for the calculations) inside the calculator. The calculator determines length conversion and length converter and then displays the results for every unit in real-time. Choose the unit you wish to use for length conversion to as an alternative to the one used by Omni. Omni team. If you're trying to perform an exchange between two areas, a different option is to use the

Table for length conversion

To learn more about what conversion rates apply to the most popular length units, read this table on length conversion:

millimeter (mm)	centimeter (cm)	Meter (m)	kilometer (km)	inch (in)	feet, feet, or (ft)	yard (yd)	mile (mi)	(nmi) refers to the nautical mile. (nmi)
1 millimeter (mm)	1	0.1	0.001	0.000001	0.03937	0.003281	0.0010936	0.0000006214	0.00000054
One centimeter (cm)	10	1	0.01	0.00001	0.3937	0.03281	0.010936	0.000006214	0.0000054
1 Meter (m)	1000	100	1	0.001	39.37	3.281	1.0936	0.0006214	0.00054
1 kilometer (km)	1000000	100000	1000	1	39370	3281	1093.6	0.6214	0.54
1 " (in)	25.4	2.54	0.0254	0.0000254	1	0.08333	0.02778	0.000015783	0.000013715
1 foot equals feet (ft)	304.8	30.48	0.3048	0.0003048	12	1	0.33333	0.0001894	0.00016458
1 yard (yd)	914.4	91.44	0.9144	0.0009144	36	3	1	0.0005682	0.0004937
1 . Mile (mi)	1609344	160934	1609.3	1.6093	63360	5280	1760	1	0.869
1.25 nautical miles (nmi)	1852000	185200	1852	1.852	72913	6076	2025.4	1.1508	1

We've decided to cut down the number of variables for conversion to work in this table. So, certain values may not be precise, but they have some degree of precision.

Length conversion chart

If you're looking for an easy way to quickly change between different units within one system, take a look at these two length charts:

1. The system used to measure metrics.

For example:

• 6 km = 6 * 1000 = 6000 m
• 180 cm = 180 / 100 = 1.8 m

1. The Imperial US measurement system. US measure system

For instance:

• 5 yd = 5 * 3 = 15 ft
• 144 in = 144 / 12 = 12 ft

We've also decided to compile a list of the most commonly requested length converters. The most frequently requested ones to look for are:

1. meters to feetor feet-to-meters

If you're trying to figure out the number of feet contained in a meter, then:

• 1 Meter 3.281 feet equivalent to 3'3 inches
• 1 foot equals 0.3048 Meter

1. cm to inchesor inches to inches

Find out the number of centimeters in an inch.

• One centimeter 0.3937 inches
• 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters

1. feet , in inches in inches

To convert between inches and feet it is possible to utilize:

• 1 foot equals 12 inches
• 1 in 0.08333 feet 1/12 of one foot

1. yards from feet, yards for feet

How many feet could fit in the space? Three!

• 1 yard = 3 feet
• 1 foot 0.3333 yards, 1/3 of one yard

1. feet to milesor miles to miles

Have you ever considered the number of feet in one mile?

• 1 foot 0.00018939 mile
• 1 yard = 5280 feet

Inch definition

An inch (abbreviate that means "or ") is a measurement of length that is used to define the Imperial or the US measurement system. The word has many definitions, such as that of the size and length of the thumb. In certain languages e.g. Norwegian, Afrikaans, Italian or French the word "inch" originates from the word"thumb" or in certain instances it's actually the same concept. Since the 14th century,"inches" were defined under the reign of Edward I. Edward I. England to comprise 3 grains of barley which were dry and round and placed between the two longways' ends. An inch's definition was changed throughout the years, until 1950's, when the 1950's international standard was adopted, and, since then, an inch equals 2.54 centimeters.

1 in = 2.54 cm

One inch also equates to one-third of one yard. 1/12 of a foot equals 1/6360 of one mile.

In everyday life the use of inches is widespread throughout all of the US, UK, Canada and many other countries that were once part of the British Empire. Along with width, length and height are measured in a variety of dimensions, as well as in units that are derived from inches (e.g. how big the shoes).

What's measured in inches? Not only within the US however but throughout the globe?

• Dimensions of screens of smartphones, monitors TVs and smartphones (specifically dimensions of the dimensions of the diagonals on rectangular screen)
• Screen Resolution PPI (pixels per inch)
• dimensions of tires dimension of tires e.g. wheel of a bicycle or automobile
• different pipe and tool with various dimensions
• Certain sports equipments use the measurement in inches. e.g. for archery.
• within the field in science. e.g. Acoustics within the realm of science, for instance. Acoustics microphones and the dimensions of loudspeakers.

The expression "One International inch is equivalent to:

• 10,000 10ths of one tenth
• 1,000 thou/mil
• 100 grams or points
• 72 PostScript points
• 6 computer picas
• 3 barleycorns
• 2.54 centimeters exactly
• 0.999998 US Survey inches
• 1/3 of 0.333 palms
• 1/4, or 0.25 hands
• 1/12 (or 0.08333 feet
• 1/36 or 0.02777 yards

Feet definition

Foot (abbreviate by "ft" or ") is a measurement unit of length used in the Imperial or US standard measurement system. It is a measurement based on one's body, just as its name implies. The standardization was introduced in 1950s, and is now equivalent to 0.3048 meters exactly:

1 ft = 0.3048 m = 304.8 mm

The use of the foot has been utilized from the beginning of time across different cultures, but how long it took for the foot to be used between these various peoples. The foot was used in various ways, e.g. in:

• Ancient Rome: 1 foot = 11.6 inches (295.7 mm). This was a normal foot, however in some regions it might be as long as 13.2 inches (334 millimeters)
• Greece: 1 foot = 10.6-13.8 inches (270 - 350 millimeters)
• Indus cities during the Bronze Age: 1 foot equals 13.2 inches (333.5 millimeters)
• Egypt is equivalent to 12 inches (304.8 millimeters)

Official imperial standard of measurement for public use, Greenwich

Foot measurement is widely used across England It was first used in England and in England to measure feet. The measurement was also altered throughout time, and was initially employed as part of Roman standards. Then, it was changed to Belgic Celts foot of 13.2 inches and also Welsh foot, but it was eventually removed. The foot measurements varied across various areas, from city to city, and rulers altered the measurement in accordance with their personal wishes and preferences. e.g., Henry I was thought to be the ruler who commissioned development for the creation of a new measurement which was based on his arm. In the following year, Edward II of England introduced some form of standardization and also created the statute foot, that was 10/11 shorter than the previous foot. The length of the foot was introduced later, in the year 1959, which also was the year that the International yard-and-pound convention was signed. Since since then, the length of an entire yard in the United States and countries in the British Commonwealth is equal to exactly 0.9144 meters. When yard was first introduced in the beginning, it was possible to measure feet as well. Similar to:

1 foot = (1/3) * yard = (1/3) * 0.9144 m = 0.3048 m

The US Two types of foot are utilized on a regular basis, including the foot used for international travel and the foot employed for survey.

1. International footAlso called"the"standard" foot was first standardized in 1950s. It is used extensively in many different situations and is equivalent to 0.3048 millimeters. one international foot 0.3048 millimeters and we've utilized the symbol to convey what's the significance behind the exact meaning behind the quantity. The measurement that is used worldwide is the same measurement of the human foot that is 13 (UK) as well as 14 (US male).
2. Survey foot It is what is known as the US Survey Foot. is nearly identical to feet of the earth. However, the word Nearly is the most significant . The definition of survey feet is exactly 1200/3937 meters 1 US survey foot = 1200/3937 m 0,30480060960121920243840487680975... m As you can see, it appears like a tiny distinction - however, there is an increase when you get close to the 7th decimal! The difference isn't significant in the range of 0,609 millimeters or 609 nanometers when you compare different types of feet to the other. What's the significance of this? It's crucial because the distinction isn't too significant when we're measuring small objects, but it is more important when we begin measuring thousands of feet, as in when we map or use SPCS which is the State Plane Coordinate Systems (SPCS). Furthermore, the law that governs the foot survey differs across fifty states.
   • The laws of 24 states that mandate that surveys be built on US foot surveys. US surveys are based on foot.
   • Eight states have opted to accept the declaration to join the global foot
   • 18 states are not subject to the precise conversion ratio for the measurement unit. But, don't fret about it if you're in the need of the conversion rate to use for your normal conveyances or when you're assessing your property. differences are minimal for shorter distances (less than one mile) and it doesn't matter what definition you decide to use.
   Another measurement of the foot, which is called the Indian survey foot . It's described as precisely 0.3047996 M: 1. Indian survey feet equals 0.3047996 meters

Feet and the whole imperial system is widely used across the US. It's almost exclusively used within the United States. The US is considered to be the only industrialized nation which isn't capable of adopting the International System of Units, which is often called the measurement system that uses units referred to by the name metric. Two other countries using this measurement system are Liberia within Africa within Africa in Africa in Africa and Myanmar (also known as Burma) located in Southeast Asia. Canadians as well as the British utilize a mix of two systems: imperial and metric (e.g. the height of males typically is measured in inches, however inches may also be employed).

Feet isn't used extensively in countries that don't have English as a primary language. One of the clearest examples is to determine the status of an airline's position in the world of travel.

Meter definition

Meter (British English: metre) is the most basic length unit that is used in a variety of metrics, such as those for the International System of Units (SI).

The definition of meter has changed due to the method used for scientific measurements have changed. Meter's definition states in the path of light that is traveled in the vacuum for less than 1 /99,792,458 seconds.

What was its definition at its time of being first established?

• The first experiments with measuring meters began in 1790. Between 1790 and 1790, the French National Assembly decided that the length of brand new meter would be exactly the length of the pendulum was, as well as the average half-period would be one second. Verify the accuracy of this calculation using by using the pendulum calculator. Enter two numbers into the duration box of the pendulum and you'll be able determine what the length of time that pendulum. It's actually closer to 1 meter (0.993621 metres).

• In 1973, the size of Earth was chosen as an unambiguous reference point. "Meter" was the term used to describe the distance between two points "meter" was used to refer to one-tenth of the distance that extends from the equator to the north pole. North Pole: 1 meter is one 10th of the quarter meridional circular on Earth that is located across the meridian. It connects two points: Paris and the Earth and Paris
• Between 1799 and 1889, as well as in the year 1889, platinum and the alloy comprised of 10 percent platinum and Iridium-based meter bars were developed by using an example of an alloy base which measured the length of the meridian of Earth. This was 1st General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1889 that which established the meters as the length measured using two lines of the typical bar made of the alloy described above. The International Prototype Meter is located in the International Bureau of Weights and Measures situated within Sevres near Paris. The term "meter" was first introduced in the 1960s, as in the 11th General Conference on Weights and Measures.
• Between the years between 1960 and 1983, the meters were upgraded between 1960 between 1960 and 1983. They changed their name to 1,650,763.73 wavelengths, which were the result of radioactive red-orange Krypton86 under certain conditions.
• 17th Conference defined"meter" as 1/299,792,458 of how far light can travel in a single minute. This definition of meters will remain in effect up to.

The table below gives the time-line for the definition of the term "meter" (by Cardarelli, 2003).

Standard	Date	Absolute error	Relative uncertainty
1/10,000,000 in the quadrant which is situated along Meridian	1795	500-100 mm	10 -4
The prototype for the first platinum bar standard	1799	50-10 mm	10 -5
Platinum-iridium bar with melting points for freezing Ice (1st CGPM)	1889	200-100 nm	10 -7
Platinum-iridium bars that are close to the melt points Ice at atmospheric pressure supported by two rolling wheels (7th CGPM)	1927	n.a.	n.a.
Hyperfine atomic shift; 1650763.73 spectrum of visible wavelengths that result from the Krypton-86 specific shift (11th CGPM)	1960	4 nm	4x10 -9
The length is the light's path that is traveled in the vacuum , which is measured in seconds (17th CGPM)	1983	0.1 nm	10 -10

Imperial US measuring system. US measurement system

Imperial Measurements in the Imperial US measurement system, and also in US measurement systems, aren't the same, but in regards to length measurements , they're the same (they differ in volume measurements, meaning e.g. the cup may contain floz, which differs from the measurement systems). The only countries that didn't recognize the measurement system as a metric were those of the US, Liberia and Myanmar.

The six most frequently used US length units (also known as imperial length units) were included in our length converter:

• One millimeter (mil or Tho),
• Inches (in),
• feet (ft),
• inches and feet
• yards (yd),
• miles (mi).

There are two more length units, however we've removed them from our length converter on purpose: The phrase "furlong" refers to the fact that the "furlong"'s conversion ratio isn't widely defined and"league" is a reference to the fact the the league was previously the most widely used measure across Europe as well as Latin America but is no any longer an official measurement in any way. But, they're available below, along with the most frequently used values:

Unit	In comparison to the previous	Feet	Millimeters	Meters
Thous (th)		1/12000	0.0254	0.0000254
inch (in)	1000 thou	1/12	25.4	0.0254
foot (ft)	12 inches	1	304.8	0.3048
yard (yd)	3 feet	3	914.4	0.9144
chain (ch)	22 yards	66	20116.8	20.1168
furlong (fur)	10 chains	660	201168	201.168
mile (mi)	8 furlongs	5280	1609344	1609.344
league (lea)	3 miles	15840	4828032	4828.032

Metric measurement system

The measurement system used in the metric system, also known as"the International System of Units (SI) includes the international decimal system used to determine weights and measures. It is widely used all across the globe (apart of the 3 countries listed in the preceding paragraphs) It is simple to use and practical. The four fundamental components of the measurement system used in the metric system are:

• meters ( m) for length
• kg ( kg) for mass (check out this conversion of weight),
• Second ( s) for time,
• ampere (A) for electromagnetism.

Additionally, 22 subordinate units with their own names. accessible. They are classified into five categories.

1. Electromagnetism

• Volt is a measurement of electrical potential
• Ohm is a measurement of electrical resistance,
• Tesla The measurement unit that measures magnetic flux density,
• weber is a type of magnetic flux,
• farad A measure of electrical capacitance
• Henry is a term that is used to describe the electrical inductance
• Siemens can be described as a a type of conductance in electrical circuits,
• Coulomb refers to the word that is used to refer to an electric charge.

1. Mechanics

• Watt A device that produces electric or mechanical power,
• Newton A mechanical device. Force
• Jourle is a term that is used to refer to a source of thermal, electrical, or mechanical energy
• Pascal is a measure of pressure.

1. Radiofrequency

• becquerel is a type of radioactive decay
• Sievert can be described as an absorption unit that is used to absorb Ionising radiation. It is possible to determine the amount of radiation that you received while traveling to the airport using the calculator for radiation calculations for flights.
• gray is a component of ionizing radiation
• "lux" is the word used to describe the luminescent flux
• lumen is an expression used to refer to the intensity of the light that is luminous.

1. Circular arches as well as Spherical surfaces

• A Radian is an arc with a circular shape
• Sterandian Sterandian component of the surface spherical.

1. Other

• Degree Celsius is a term used to define thermodynamics temperatures. You can use the temperature convertor to change Celsius to Celsius in Kelvins or Fahrenheit.
• Katal is a component of catalytic action
• hertz A number of cycles per second.