Length Conversion

Convert between meters, centimeters, inches, feet, and more

Length Conversion
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formulas.ts

// Common Length Conversion Formulas

1const1 meter = 100 centimeters
2const1 kilometer = 1000 meters
3const1 inch β‰ˆ 2.54 centimeters
4const1 foot = 12 inches β‰ˆ 30.48 cm
5const1 yard = 3 feet β‰ˆ 91.44 cm
6const1 mile = 1760 yards β‰ˆ 1.609 km
references.json

// Common Length Conversion References

{
"A4 Paper Length":"297mm",
"Standard Basketball Court Length":"28m",
"Standard Football Field Length":"90-120m",
"Mount Everest Height":"8848m"
}
README.md

## What is Length Conversion?

Length conversion is the process of converting a measurement from one unit of length to another. This is essential in many fields including engineering, construction, science, and everyday life. Different countries and industries use different measurement systems - the metric system (meters, centimeters, kilometers) is used internationally, while the imperial system (inches, feet, miles) is common in the United States and United Kingdom. Our length converter provides instant, accurate conversions between all major length units, making it easy to work with measurements from any system.

units.ts

// Common Length Units Explained

export const Meter (m)

// The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Used worldwide for scientific and everyday measurements.

export const Kilometer (km)

// Equal to 1,000 meters. Commonly used for measuring long distances such as road distances, geographic distances, and travel distances. One kilometer is approximately 0.621 miles.

export const Centimeter (cm)

// Equal to 1/100 of a meter. Frequently used for measuring smaller objects, body measurements, and in everyday situations where meters would be too large a unit.

export const Inch (in)

// An imperial unit equal to exactly 2.54 centimeters. Commonly used in the US and UK for screen sizes, paper dimensions, and various manufacturing specifications.

export const Foot (ft)

// Equal to 12 inches or approximately 30.48 centimeters. Used in the US for height measurements, construction, and real estate. One foot is roughly the length of an adult human foot.

export const Mile (mi)

// Equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers. Used primarily in the US and UK for road distances and speed limits.

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When to Use This Converter

This length converter is invaluable for international travelers comparing distances, students working on physics and math problems, engineers and architects converting between metric and imperial blueprints, online shoppers checking product dimensions, fitness enthusiasts tracking running or swimming distances, and anyone working with measurements from different countries or systems. Whether you need to convert your height from feet to centimeters for a medical form, or convert kilometers to miles for a road trip, our tool provides instant, accurate results.

FAQ.md

## Frequently Asked Questions

01 ### Q: How accurate are these length conversions?

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Our conversions are accurate to multiple decimal places using precise mathematical formulas. For example, 1 inch = exactly 2.54 centimeters, which is the internationally accepted definition.

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02 ### Q: What is the difference between metric and imperial length units?

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Metric units (meter, kilometer, centimeter) are based on powers of 10 and are used internationally. Imperial units (inch, foot, mile) have historical origins and are primarily used in the US and UK. Metric is simpler for calculations, while imperial is traditional in some countries.

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03 ### Q: How do I convert between feet and meters quickly?

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A quick approximation: 1 meter β‰ˆ 3.28 feet, or 1 foot β‰ˆ 0.305 meters. For precise conversions, use our converter which provides exact values.

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