Metric ↔ Imperial · Instant
| Conversion | Factor |
|---|---|
| 1 inch | 2.54 cm |
| 1 foot | 30.48 cm / 0.3048 m |
| 1 yard | 0.9144 m |
| 1 mile | 1.609 km |
| 1 meter | 3.281 ft / 39.37 in |
| 1 km | 0.6214 miles |
| Length | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | Thickness of a credit card |
| 1 cm | Width of a pencil |
| 1 inch | Length of a paperclip |
| 1 foot | Subway sandwich (footlong) |
| 1 meter | Width of a doorway |
| 1 km | ~12 minute walk |
| 1 mile | ~20 minute walk |