Utility Tools

Unit Converter

Convert length, weight, temperature, area, volume and speed — everyday units, instant results

1 km equals
0.621371
mile
All length conversions
Metre (m)1000
Centimetre (cm)100000
Millimetre (mm)1.0000e+6
Mile0.621371
Yard1093.613298
Foot (ft)3280.839895
Inch (in)39370.07874

Conversions people look up most often

Height5'7" = 170 cm

A common reference height. Multiply feet by 30.48, add inches × 2.54.

Weight70 kg = 154 lbs

Multiply kg by 2.205 for pounds. Used in gym tracking and health apps.

Temperature37°C = 98.6°F

Normal body temperature. Quick mental math: double °C, subtract 10%, add 32.

Land area1 acre = 43,560 sq ft

Real estate in many countries still uses acres and square feet alongside the metric system.

Distance1 km = 0.621 miles

Quick estimate: divide km by 1.6 for miles. Mumbai to Pune = 150 km ≈ 93 miles.

Volume1 litre = 0.264 US gal

Fuel efficiency: multiply km/L by 2.35 to get approximate miles per gallon.

Why many countries still mix metric and imperial

Most countries officially use metric, but in daily life feet and inches still dominate height conversations, acres rule real estate listings, and pounds show up in recipes. This dual-system reality makes a converter essential — whether you're reading a property listing in square feet and need square metres for a mortgage application, or converting your height from cm to feet for a medical form.

Key Terms

SI Units

The International System of Units — the modern metric system with base units including metre, kilogram, second, and kelvin.

Conversion Factor

The fixed ratio between two units. For example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 mile = 1.60934 km.

Imperial System

A measurement system using feet, pounds, and gallons — primarily used in the United States. Most other countries officially use metric.