Meters to Feet online conversion tool
Meters to Feet Conversion
1. Understanding the Units
Before we dive into the conversion process, let's clarify what meters and Feet represent:
- Meter (m): A meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length and distance in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance traveled by light in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Originally, in 1793, the meter was defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Over time, its definition evolved, and the current definition remains consistent since 1983. The meter is widely used worldwide for measuring distance, height, length, width, and more.
- Feet (ft): A Feet (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One Feet contains 12 inches, and one Yard comprises three Feet. Historically, the measurement of Feet varied across different systems, but the current definition is standardized at 304.8 mm. Feet is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for everyday applications.
2. Conversion Formula
To convert meters to Feet, simply multiply the length in meters by the conversion factor:
Feet = Meters × 3.28084
3. Example Calculation
Let's say you have a length of 5 meters:
Feet = 5 m × 3.28084 = 16.4042 ft
Therefore, 5 meters is approximately equal to 16.40 Feet.
Remember that the conversion factor (3.28084) is precise for this simple conversion. Now you're equipped to convert meters to feet!
4. Conversion Table
Here's a quick reference table for common conversions:
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28084 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 50 m | 164.042 ft |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft |
| 1000 m | 3280.84 ft |
Imperial conversion chart
| 1 Feet | = | 12 Inches | 1 feet | = | 12 inch |
| 1 Yard | = | 3 Feet | 1 yard | = | 3 feet |
| 1 Mile | = | 1760 Yards | 1 mile | = | 1760 yard |
Imperial units to Metrics units conversion chart
| 1 Inch | = | 2.54 Centimeters | 1 inch | = | 2.54 cm |
| 1 Yard | = | 0.9144 Meters | 1 yard | = | 0.9144 m |
| 1 Mile | = | 1.60934 Kilometers | 1 mile | = | 1.60934 km |
Metrics conversion chart
| 1 Centimeter | = | 10 Millimeters | 1 cm | = | 10 mm |
| 1 Decimeter | = | 10 Centimeters | 1 dm | = | 10 cm |
| 1 Meter | = | 10 Decimeters | 1 m | = | 10 dm |
| 1 Kilometer | = | 1000 Meters | 1 km | = | 1000 m |
Metrics units to Imperial units conversion chart
| 1 Centimeter | = | 0.3937 Inches | 1 cm | = | 0.3937 inch |
| 1 Meter | = | 1.09361 Yards | 1 m | = | 1.09361 yard |
| 1 Kilometer | = | 0.62137 Miles | 1 km | = | 0.62137 mile |