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Each fabric length unit is defined as a multiple of the metre, so the conversion runs in two steps: multiply by the source unit's factor to reach metre, then divide by the target unit's factor. One factor per unit covers every pair in the list. The yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 m, so every imperial length here converts exactly rather than approximately.
Two-step conversion
result = value × factor(from) ÷ factor(to)
Base value
base (metre) = value × factor(from)
With 8 units, direct pairs would mean 56 factors to maintain. Going via metre needs one factor per unit and gives the same answer.
Yes. The first is the unit your figure is already in; the second is what you want it in. Swapping them inverts the result.