Student resources
Grades 3-8
Length Conversion Chart for Students
Length tells how long, wide, tall, or far something is. Metric length units are based on 10, while US customary length units use inches, feet, yards, and miles.
Key ideas
- 1 foot equals 12 inches.
- 1 yard equals 3 feet.
- 1 mile equals 5,280 feet.
- 1 meter equals 100 centimeters.
- 1 kilometer equals 1,000 meters.
Length Conversions
| Conversion | Equals | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12 in | Height and short distances |
| 1 yd | 3 ft | Sports fields and fabric |
| 1 mi | 5,280 ft | Road distance |
| 1 m | 100 cm | Classroom measurements |
| 1 km | 1,000 m | Long distance |
Practice questions
How many inches are in 5 feet?
Answer: 60 inches
How many meters are in 4 kilometers?
Answer: 4,000 meters
How many feet are in 2 yards?
Answer: 6 feet