How many feet are in a meter?

One meter equals approximately 3.28084 feet. To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28084.

How many kilometers are in a mile?

One mile equals approximately 1.60934 kilometers. One kilometer is about 0.621371 miles.

How many inches are in a centimeter?

One centimeter equals approximately 0.393701 inches. One inch equals 2.54 centimeters exactly.

Why does the US use feet and miles?

The US uses the imperial/customary system inherited from Britain. Most other countries adopted the metric system for scientific standardization.

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About Length Conversion

1 meter = 3.28084 feet = 39.3701 inches. 1 mile = 1.60934 km. 1 foot = 30.48 cm. The metric system is standard globally, while feet/inches/miles are used in the US.