Unit Converter
Convert between various measurement units.
Universal Unit Converter
Choose a category first, then select the units to convert.
Temperature uses formulas, not a fixed multiplier.
Converted result
3.280839895 ft
1 m = 3.280839895 ft
Original value
1 m
Category
Length
Conversion direction
Meter to Foot
Conversion factor / formula
1 m = 3.280839895 ft
Rounded result
3.28084 ft
Exact result
3.28083989501 ft
Local conversion
All calculations run instantly in your browser without backend calls.
Broad unit coverage
Convert common everyday, science, engineering, and data storage units.
Mobile-friendly
Inputs, selectors, buttons, and results stack cleanly on small screens.
Dynamic Conversion Insights
Unit Categories Explained
Length
Length measures distance, height, width, or travel distance.
Weight / Mass
Weight and mass units are used for body weight, parcels, ingredients, and materials.
Volume
Volume measures liquid capacity or three-dimensional space.
Area
Area measures two-dimensional space such as rooms, land, and surfaces.
Temperature
Temperature conversions use formulas instead of simple multiplication factors.
Speed
Speed measures distance travelled per unit of time.
Time
Time conversions compare seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years.
Pressure
Pressure measures force per unit area.
Energy
Energy measures work, heat, electricity, or food energy.
Power
Power measures the rate at which energy is used or produced.
Data Storage
Data storage can use decimal units like GB or binary units like GiB.
Metric vs Imperial Systems
Metric system
Metric units usually scale by powers of 10, which makes many conversions simpler. Metric units are common in science and most countries.
Imperial and US customary systems
Imperial and US customary units use different relationships. Some names look similar but are not equal, such as US gallons and imperial gallons.
How Unit Conversion Works
Choose a category
A length unit can convert to another length unit, but not to a pressure or data unit.
Convert to base
Most categories convert the source unit into a base unit first.
Convert to target
The base value is then divided into the selected target unit.
Use formulas when needed
Temperature conversions use formulas instead of one fixed multiplier.
Common Conversion Examples
1 meter
= 3.28084 feet
1 kilometer
= 0.621371 miles
1 kilogram
= 2.20462 pounds
1 pound
= 0.453592 kilograms
1 liter
= 1,000 milliliters
1 US gallon
= 3.78541 liters
1 square meter
= 10.7639 square feet
1 bar
= 14.5038 psi
1 horsepower
= 745.7 watts
1 gigabyte
= 1,000 megabytes
1 gibibyte
= 1,024 mebibytes
1 Meters in Length units
| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | mm | 1,000 |
| Centimeters | cm | 100 |
| Meters | m | 1 |
| Kilometers | km | 0.001 |
| Inches | in | 39.37007874 |
| Feet | ft | 3.280839895 |
| Yards | yd | 1.093613298 |
| Miles | mi | 0.0006213711922 |
Click any row to set it as the target unit.
Practical Use Cases
Formula Explanation
Converted Value = Input Value × Conversion Factor
Base Unit Value = Input Value × Source Unit Factor
Target Value = Base Unit Value ÷ Target Unit Factor
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
°C = (°F − 32) × 5/9
K = °C + 273.15
°C = K − 273.15
The input value is converted using the source unit, target unit, category base unit, and conversion factor. Temperature uses formulas because Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin have different zero points. Rounded results are shown for readability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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