Convert Meter (m) to Foot (ft)

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What is Meter (m)?

The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.

History

Originating from the Greek word 'metron' meaning 'measure', the meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a great circle.

Current Use

The meter is used globally for general measurements of length, distance, height, etc. It is the standard unit in science and most engineering fields.

What is Foot (ft)?

A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It is equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.

History

Historically based on the length of a human foot. The current standard was defined in 1959.

Current Use

Used mainly in the US for measuring height, short distances, and field length (e.g., altitude in aviation).

Meter (m) to Foot (ft) Conversion Table

Meter (m)Foot (ft)
0.01 meter0.032808 ft
0.1 meter0.328084 ft
1 meter3.28084 ft
2 meter6.56168 ft
3 meter9.84252 ft
4 meter13.12336 ft
5 meter16.404199 ft
10 meter32.808399 ft
20 meter65.616798 ft
50 meter164.041995 ft
100 meter328.08399 ft
1000 meter3,280.839895 ft