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Length Converter

Convert metric and imperial lengths, from millimeters to miles.

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02EXAMPLE RESULT

Converted amount

2.54
cm
Conversion factor2.54cm / in
Original amount1in

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THE THINKING BEHIND THE ANSWER

How this calculation works

Uses international inch, foot, yard, and mile definitions. An inch is exactly 0.0254 meters and an international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters. Historical US survey units are not included.

Converted length = input × source unit’s meter factor ÷ target unit’s meter factor.

Your calculation, step by step

  1. 1 in = 2.54 cm.
  2. 1 × 2.54 = 2.54 cm.
A worked example

1 inch = exactly 2.54 centimeters.

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