length converter

 

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

length converter length converter is a device that allows quick conversion to the length unit that's imperial, and a length unit which is measured in metric. It's not just that. It also includes twenty length measurements:

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

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

• Mile nautical (nmi)
• Sun radii (R)
• The Light Years (ly)
• Units of Astronomy (au)
• parsecs (pc)

It's an length conversion calculator is operated through entering the units (up to eleven units in this same calculation) inside the tool. The calculator determines length conversions and length converter then returns your results for each unit, in real-time. Choose the unit if would like to convert the length conversion to a different unit different from the ones employed by default in Omni. Omni team. If you're trying to perform an exchange between two areas, a different option is to use the

Length conversion table

To find out what conversion factors are applicable to the most well-known length units, read the table below on length conversions.

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 conversion variables in order to work with this table. So, some values may not be exact, but they're within a certain amount of accuracy.

Length conversion chart

In case you're struggling to determine how you can quickly change units within the same system take a look at these two easy length chart conversions:

1. The measurement system, Measurement System is the system for measuring that uses metric

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 created an index of the most frequently requested length converters. The most commonly requested ones are:

1. feet-to-meters meters

If you're trying to figure out the number of feet in one centimeter, here's the solution:

• 1 Meter 3.281 feet which is equal to 3 feet, 3 1/4 inches as well as 3 1/2 inches
• 1 foot equals 0.3048 Meter

1. inch to centimeters in inches

Find out the number of centimeters in an inch.

• One centimeter 0.3937 inches
• 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters

1. inches converted to feet or inches converted into feet

To convert between inches and feet use:

• 1 foot equals 12 inches
• 1 . 0.08333 feet and one-half a foot

1. Yards, yards to yardsyards and feet

How many feet of space can be squeezed into your yard? Three!

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

1. feet to miles or miles and miles

Have you ever thought about the number of feet that can be walked in one mile?

• 1 foot 0.00018939 mile
• 1 yard = 5280 feet

Inch definition

"Inch" (abbreviated as "or") is a measurement of length "inch" (abbreviate which means "or ") is a length measurement used to define what is known as the Imperial as well as the US in the metric system. The word can be defined in many ways that include the dimension that the thumb is. In several different languages e.g. Norwegian, Afrikaans, Italian or French the word "inch" originates from the word "thumb" at times, it's the same idea. From the beginning of 14th century,"inches" were defined during the reign of the king Edward I. England by the definition of three barley grains that were dry and round, and put between the ends of the length. The definition of an inch has changed through time, however in the 1950's, a worldwide standard was set and, ever since the 1950's, the definition of an inch has been defined as precisely 2.54 centimeters.

1 in = 2.54 cm

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

Everyday, the use of inches is common across nations like that of US, UK, Canada and many more nations which were once part of the British Empire. Along with length, width as well as width can be measured in a variety of dimensions. They are also measured using units that are made up of inches (e.g. the size of the shoe).

What is the measurement in inches? Not only within the US however, but all over the globe?

• Dimensions of screens of smartphones, monitors televisions, monitors and other TVs (specifically measurements of dimensions of diagonals on a rectangular screen)
• Screen Resolution PPI (pixels per inch)
• dimensions of tires dimensions of tires e.g. bicycle or car wheels,
• diverse instruments and pipes of various dimensions
• Certain sports equipments have measurements in inches. e.g. for shooting archery.
• in the field of research, e.g. Acoustics in the field of science, e.g. Acoustics microphones, and the size of speakers

The expression "International inch" refers to: International inch is equivalent to:

• 10,000 10ths of a 10th
• 1,000 thou/mil
• 100 points, tears or even tears
• 72 PostScript points
• 6 computer picas
• 3 barleycorns
• 2.54 centimeters exactly
• 0.999998 US Survey inches
• 1/3 of or 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 in the form of "ft" or ") is a measurement unit of length used within the Imperial or US standard measurement system. It's a measurement based on the human body, as its name implies. The first standardization was made in 1950,, and since the time, it's equal to 0.3048 meters precisely:

1 ft = 0.3048 m = 304.8 mm

The use of feet was used since the beginning of time across various civilizations. The length of the feet varied between civilizations. The foot was used, e.g. in:

• Ancient Rome: 1 foot = 11.6 inches (295.7 mm). This was a standard foot however, in certain regions it might be greater that 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 twelve inches (304.8 millimeters)

The official Imperial measurement of the public that is not accepted by the official standards, Greenwich

The measurement of feet is extensively used across England The measurement of feet is widely used throughout England England The measurement for feet has also changed over the ages, starting with Roman standards, and then later Belgic Celts foot of 13.2 inches or Welsh foot was introduced, however, it was removed later. The measurement of feet varied from region to region and from city to city and later, kings changed the measurement to suit their own preferences and preferences - e.g., Henry I was believed to have ordered the development of a new standard that was in the spirit of his arm. The following years, Edward II of England introduced an element of standardization, and also introduced the statute foot, which was 10/11 shorter than the previous foot. It was determined that the length of the foot was introduced in the year 1959, following that the International yard-and-pound convention had been signed. Since since that time, the length of 1 yard across the United States and countries in the British Commonwealth is equal to precisely 0.9144 meters. At the time that yard measurement was defined at the beginning, feet could also be measured. Similar to:

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

In the US Two types of feet are utilized on a regular basis. They are the global foot and the survey.

1. International FootAlso called"the"standard" foot. It was first standardized in 1950s. It is widely used across many fields. It's equivalent to 0.3048 metres 1 . International feet 0.3048 millimeters. We've utilized the symbol to show precisely the amount. The measurement that is used worldwide is the same as human feet, which is 13 inches (UK) as well as fourteen (US male).
2. Survey foot It is the US Survey Foot. is nearly similar in size and shape similar to the bottom of the Earth. However, the word Nearly is the most important . The definition of survey foot is precisely 1200/3937 meters. 1 US survey foot = 1200/3937 m 0,30480060960121920243840487680975... m As you can see, it appears like a tiny difference, but something is distinct when you are closer to the 7th decimal! It's only 0,609 mm 609 nanometers when you compare the kind of foot you've got with the other. Why is this important? It's crucial because the distinction doesn't matter in the case of measuring small objects, however, it becomes important when we begin measuring thousands of feet, as when mapping or using SPCS that is also known as the State Plane Coordinate Systems (SPCS). Additionally the law that regulates the foot survey varies across fifty states.
   • The law of 24 states stipulate that the methods that are used to survey must be in accordance with the US feet of surveys. US foot of survey
   • Eight states have taken a vote to take the decision , according to the global foot
   • 18 states do not have a specific rates for conversion to the units of measurement. However, don't be concerned about this issue if you're faced with the requirement for conversion in your usual conveyances or when you're carrying out a survey on land. The distinction isn't too important for shorter distances (less than one mile) or for any other lengths. It doesn't really matter what definition you choose to use.
   There's a different measurement for the foot, known as the Indian survey foot . It's described as precisely 0.3047996 M: 1. Indian survey feet = 0.3047996 meters

Feet and the whole imperial system are widely utilized throughout the US. It's not just an issue of time. The US is believed to be the sole industrialized country in the world that has not implemented the International System of Units, which is known as the measurement system used in the measurement unit the metric system. Two other countries using this system of measurement include Liberia situated in Africa in Africa as well as Myanmar (also called Burma) located in Southeast Asia. Canadians as well as the British use a mixture of two measurement systems: imperial and the system of metric (e.g. the height of men is usually expressed in feet , however inches can also be used).

Feet aren't widely used in nations that don't have native English users. An obvious example is the use of elevation on aircrafts in the travel industry worldwide.

Meter definition

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

The definition of "meter" was changed as the methods of measuring developed scientifically. The definition of the term "meter" is what is the direction that light travels in a vacuum , which is 1/99,792,458 seconds.

What was its meaning when it was when it was first established?

• The initial tests for the definition of meter began in 1790. It was decided by the French National Assembly decided that the length of the new meter should be comparable in length to that of the pendulum , as well as one second for the half-period. Find out the exactness of this number by making use the pendulum calculator. Enter two numbers into the duration box of the pendulum and you'll find how long the pendulum. It's really just a meter (0.993621 meters).

• In 1973, the circumference of Earth was selected as a clear reference point. "Meter" was the term used to refer to "meter" was used to be a reference to one-tenth of the distance from and the Equator to the north pole. North Pole: 1 meter is one-tenth of the meridional circle of Earth which runs through the meridian that links Paris to Paris as well as Earth and Paris
• 1799-89, between 1799 and 1889, between 1799 and 1889 between 1799 and 1889. Brass, platinum, and the alloy comprising 10 percent platinum and Iridium meter bars were developed on an alloy that extended up to the meridian which runs across the Earth. In the 1st General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1889, they established that"meter" is defined by "meter" as the length of a bar that is between parallel lines of the standard bar made from this kind of alloy. The International Prototype Meter is situated in the International Bureau of Weights and Measures located within Sevres near Paris. The term "meter" was in use until 1960, and then it was adopted as the norm at 11th General Conference on Weights and Measures.
• Between the years 1960 and 1983, meters were redesigned in the year 1960. Then, it was changed in the year 1983 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 the distance light travels in a second. the definition for the word "meter" is in effect until the present.

The table below provides the time-line for the definition of meters (by Cardarelli, 2003).

Standard	Date	Absolute error	Relative uncertainty
One-tenth of a million reside in the Quadrant which is located on the Meridian	1795	500-100 mm	10 -4
The first prototype of the platinum bar standard	1799	50-10 mm	10 -5
Platinum-iridium bar that has melting points in the form of Ice (1st CGP)	1889	200-100 nm	10 -7
Platinum-iridium bars within the melting zone of Ice atmospheric pressure, supported by two rolling wheels (7th CGPM)	1927	n.a.	n.a.
The hyperfine transition in nuclear physics is a 1650763.73 spectrum of visible wavelengths, which result from the specific transformation for Krypton-86 (11th CGPM)	1960	4 nm	4x10 -9
The distance light travels to travel in vacuum can be measured in fraction of one second (17th CGPM)	1983	0.1 nm	10 -10

The Imperial (US) measurement system. US measurement system

The Imperial measurements system that is used for measurement in The US measurement system, and those used in the US measurement systems aren't identical, but for measurements of length, they're same (they differ in terms of volume measurements, which means e.g. the cup could contain some floz, which differs between the measurement systems). The only countries to not recognize the system of metric were those of Liberia, the US, Liberia and Myanmar.

The six most frequently used US length units (also called Imperial length units) were included in our length converter:

• One thousandths of an inch (mil which is one thousandths of an inch (mil or one thousandth of an inch (mil),
• Inches (in),
• feet (ft),
• feet and inches
• yards (yd),
• miles (mi).

There are two more length units, but we've removed these out of the length converter on purpose: The term "furlong" refers to the fact that the length of one length of one furlong's convert ratio isn't able to be defined in a clear manner and the word league was the most commonly used measurement used in Europe as well as Latin America but is no ever a recognized measurement of any one or the other. However, you can find these units in the following table and also 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 metric, commonly called as"the International System of Units (SI) is an international decimal-based system used for measurements and weights. It is widely used all over the world (apart of the 3 countries listed in the preceding section) It is simple to utilize, efficient and practical. The four primary measurement units of the system of metric are:

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

In addition, 22 units bearing the unit's own names can be found. They are split into five groups:

1. Electromagnetism

• Volt is a measure of electrical potential
• Ohm is a measurement unit for electrical resistance,
• Tesla This is the measurement device that measures the density of magnetic flux,
• weber is a kind of magnetic flux,
• farad A measure of the electrical circuit's capacitance,
• Henry is a term used to describe the electrical inductance that is used to describe the electrical inductance
• Siemens can be described as an electrical conductance type
• Coulomb may be a term used to define the charge of electricity.

1. Mechanics

• Watt A unit of electrical or mechanical power,
• Newton A mechanical name used to describe Newton. force,
• Jourle is an expression used to describe the type of thermodynamic, mechanical or electrical energy
• pacal is a device for measuring the pressure.

1. Radiofrequency

• becquerel is a kind of radioactive decay,
• Sievert is an expression that refers to the absorption of radiation ionising. You can determine the amount of radiation that you received while traveling to the airport by using the radiation calculation calculator for flights.
• gray is a component of Ionizing radiation
• Lux is an expression that is used to refer to luminescent flux
• lumen is a term used to describes the brightness of light.

1. Circular arches and Spherical surfaces

• The Radian is a type of circular arc
• Sterandian Sterandian portion of the top.

1. Other

• The degree Celsius is defined as thermodynamic temperature. It is possible to use the temperature converter to convert the degrees Celsius into Kelvins and Fahrenheit.
• Katal is an component of catalytic activity.
• hertz A number of cycles per second.