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 meter | 0.032808 ft |
| 0.1 meter | 0.328084 ft |
| 1 meter | 3.28084 ft |
| 2 meter | 6.56168 ft |
| 3 meter | 9.84252 ft |
| 4 meter | 13.12336 ft |
| 5 meter | 16.404199 ft |
| 10 meter | 32.808399 ft |
| 20 meter | 65.616798 ft |
| 50 meter | 164.041995 ft |
| 100 meter | 328.08399 ft |
| 1000 meter | 3,280.839895 ft |