Meters to Feet Converter
Meters ⇄ Feet Converter
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Meters to Feet Converter
About Meters to Feet Conversion
Converting between meters and feet is essential for international communication, construction projects, and scientific applications. Our converter provides instant, accurate results for both metric and imperial measurements.
Understanding Meters and Feet
What is a Meter?
A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Meters are used worldwide in science, engineering, and most countries for everyday measurements.
What is a Foot?
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters or 12 inches. Feet are commonly used in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries for measuring height, distance, and construction materials.
Conversion Formulas
Meters to Feet
To convert meters to feet, multiply the meter value by 3.28084:
Feet = Meters × 3.28084
Example: 5 meters = 5 × 3.28084 = 16.4042 feetFeet to Meters
To convert feet to meters, divide the feet value by 3.28084:
Meters = Feet ÷ 3.28084
Example: 10 feet = 10 ÷ 3.28084 = 3.048 metersFrequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the conversion factor?
The conversion factor 3.28084 is highly accurate and is based on the official definition that 1 foot equals exactly 0.3048 meters. This provides precision suitable for most practical applications.
When should I use meters vs feet?
Use meters for scientific work, international projects, and in countries using the metric system. Use feet for construction and measurements in the US, UK, and other countries using imperial units.
What are common conversion examples?
Common conversions include: 1 meter = 3.28 feet, 2 meters = 6.56 feet, 5 meters = 16.40 feet, 10 meters = 32.81 feet. For feet to meters: 6 feet = 1.83 meters, 10 feet = 3.05 meters.
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