Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet and feet to meters with precise calculations and bidirectional functionality
Length Conversion Calculator
Meters to Feet
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Feet to Meters
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Conversion Formulas
Meters to Feet
Multiply the length in meters by 3.28084 to get feet
Feet to Meters
Multiply the length in feet by 0.3048 to get meters
Note: 1 meter = 3 feet 3⅜ inches exactly. The conversion factor 3.28084 provides precise results.
Common Conversions
| Meters | Feet | Feet & Inches | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.281 ft | 3' 30.37" | Standard meter |
| 2 m | 6.562 ft | 6' 60.74" | Average door height |
| 3 m | 9.843 ft | 9' 100.11" | Ceiling height |
| 5 m | 16.404 ft | 16' 40.85" | Car length |
| 10 m | 32.808 ft | 32' 90.70" | Room length |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft | 328' 10.01" | Football field |
| 1000 m | 3280.840 ft | 3280' 100.08" | Kilometer |
Example Calculations
Room Length Example
Problem: Your room is 4 meters long. What is this in feet?
Solution: 4 m × 3.28084 = 13.123 ft
Answer: The room is approximately 13.12 feet or 13' 1.5" long
Room Width Example
Problem: Your room is 10 feet wide. What is this in meters?
Solution: 10 ft × 0.3048 = 3.048 m
Answer: The room is approximately 3.05 meters or 305 cm wide
Quick Conversion Tips
1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet (approximate)
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact)
1 meter = 3 feet 3⅜ inches
For quick estimation: multiply by 3.3
Measurement Systems
Metric System
- • Used worldwide
- • Base-10 system
- • Meter is base unit
- • Easy conversions
Imperial System
- • Used in US, UK
- • Historical origins
- • Foot is common unit
- • 12 inches = 1 foot
Common Applications
Construction and architecture
Real estate measurements
Interior design planning
Sports field dimensions
Engineering projects
Travel and navigation
Understanding Meters and Feet Conversion
What are Meters and Feet?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), while the foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Both are commonly used for measuring distances, heights, and dimensions.
Historical Context
- •The meter was originally defined as 1/10,000,000 of the distance from the equator to the North Pole
- •The foot was historically based on the length of a human foot
- •Modern definitions are based on precise scientific standards
Conversion Accuracy
1 meter = 3.28084 feet (exact)
1 foot = 0.3048 meters (exact)
Precision Levels
- Approximate: 1 m ≈ 3.3 ft (quick estimation)
- Common: 1 m ≈ 3.28 ft (general use)
- Precise: 1 m = 3.28084 ft (scientific/engineering)
Professional Tip: For construction and engineering, always use the precise conversion factor for accurate measurements.