Length Converter
Convert between meters, kilometers, miles, feet, inches, and more.
About the Length Converter
The length converter translates between millimetres, metres, kilometres, miles, feet and inches — the units that mix together constantly in Pakistani life, from property documents and fabric purchases to running routes and construction measurements.
The need for conversion arises constantly: a plot advertised in marlas or kanals also appears in square yards or feet; a running app measures kilometres while a treadmill shows miles; imported furniture is specified in inches while a Pakistani room is measured in feet; and engineering drawings mix millimetres with metres.
The converter uses exact relationships: one mile is precisely 1,609.344 metres, one foot is 0.3048 metres, and one inch is exactly 25.4 millimetres. Because these are exact definitions rather than approximations, the results are accurate to four decimal places — reliable even for technical work.
For context: a kilometre is about 0.62 miles, so a 5 km run is roughly 3.1 miles; a 6-foot person is about 1.83 metres; and a standard sheet of A4 paper is 297 mm by 210 mm, or about 11.7 by 8.3 inches. These reference points make conversions intuitive once you have used the tool a few times.
The calculator supports every pair of the six units in both directions, updating live as you type — ideal for quick checks while reading documents, shopping or planning.
How to convert length units
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Enter the length value.
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Select the unit you are converting from — mm, m, km, mile, foot or inch.
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Select the unit you are converting to.
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Read the converted value, accurate to four decimal places.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters are in a mile?
One mile equals 1,609.344 meters, or about 1.61 kilometres. A kilometre is roughly 0.62 miles.
How many feet are in a metre?
One metre equals approximately 3.2808 feet, or 39.37 inches. Conversely, one foot is exactly 0.3048 metres.
How many metres are in a mile?
One mile is exactly 1,609.344 metres, or about 1.609 kilometres. A kilometre is approximately 0.6214 miles.
What land units are used in Pakistan?
Pakistani property is commonly measured in marlas (1 marla ≈ 272.25 square feet), kanals (1 kanaal = 20 marlas), and acres (8 kanals = 1 acre). While this converter handles linear measures, the area converter on this page handles square units.