How Long Is A Meter - Measurement And Length Conversions

Meter is the SI unit of length. Length can be expressed in other units like, centimeters, inches, feet, and yards which can be converted to meters. Though meters and inches are units of length, but their values differ. In this article we will learn the relation between meter, centimeter, millimeter, inches, feet and yards. Stay tuned to learn more about how long is a meter!

1.	Definition of Meter
2.	Conversions of Meters
3.	Solved Examples
4.	Practice Questions
5.	FAQs on How Long is a Meter

Definition of Meter

Meter is a metric unit of length. The abbreviation of meter is "m". The metric unit followed in the United States is called the "United States Customary Units (USCS)". Examples: Diameter of a swimming pool, length of objects.

Conversions of Meters

In order to convert the length given in meters to different units, it is needed to know the relation between the meter and the other units. Hence, while doing the required length conversions, these relations can be used and the lengths can be converted easily from meters to the required units.

Meter to Centimeter

Centimeter is also a unit of distance abbreviated as, "cm". Meter can be expressed in terms of Centimeter as, 1 m = 100 cm.

Meter to Millimeter

Millimeter is abbreviated as "mm". As, 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters, Meter can be expressed in terms of Millimeter as, 1 m = 1000 mm.

Meter can also be related to other units for measuring lengths like inches, feet, and yards.

Meter to Inches

Inches is the USCS unit mainly used to indicate length. It is abbreviated as "in". The relation between meters and inches is, 1 m = 39.37 in.

Meter to Feet

Feet is also a USCS unit mainly used to indicate length. It is abbreviated as "ft". Foot is the singular unit for feet. The relation between meters and feet is, 1 m = 3.28 ft.

Meter to Yards

Yard is the USCS unit abbreviated as "yd". The relation between meters and yards is, 1 m = 1.094 yd.

Let us try converting these units to meters.

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