Metric System

Used worldwide, based on meters and kilometers

Imperial System

Used in USA, UK, and some other countries

Indian Traditional

Traditional units used in India for specific purposes

3.28
Feet (ft)
Imperial System
Conversion Rate
1 m = 3.28084 ft
From System
Metric
To System
Imperial

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Length Units Reference

Unit Name System Abbreviation Equivalent in Meters Common Usage

About Length Measurement Systems

Metric System

The metric system is an international decimal system of measurement used by most countries worldwide, including India. It is based on the meter as the base unit of length.

Imperial System

The imperial system is used primarily in the United States and to some extent in the United Kingdom. It uses feet, inches, yards, and miles as its main units of length.

Indian Traditional Units

India has a rich history of traditional length measurements that are still used in specific contexts like textiles, construction, and local markets. These include units like Gaz, Hath, and Kos.

Everyday Use Tips

  • Use meters and centimeters for most everyday measurements in India
  • Feet and inches are commonly used when referring to height
  • Kilometers are used for distances between cities

Conversion Tips

  • 1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet
  • 1 foot ≈ 0.3048 meters
  • 1 kilometer ≈ 0.621 miles
  • 1 mile ≈ 1.609 kilometers