What are the units of measurement of distance or length?

Units of Measurement of Distance or Length

Distance is defined as the space between two points. In the field of measurement, the basic unit for measuring distance is the meter. However, there are various units of measurement of length or distance, with each unit based on the meter as a reference point.

The units of measurement for distance or length include the following:

• Millimeter (mm): 0.001 meter
• Centimeter (cm): 0.01 meter
• Decimeter (dm): 0.1 meter
• Meter (m): 1 meter
• Kilometer (km): 1000 meters
• Hectometer (hm): 100 meters