Length Converter
Meter
Definition: The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined by the length of the path traveled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History/origin: The meter was first defined in France in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole through Paris.
Current use: It is the primary unit for distance measurement in science, engineering, and daily life in almost every country except the United States.
Foot
Definition: A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 12 inches.
History/origin: Historically, the foot was based on the length of a human foot, though its exact length varied significantly between different civilizations and countries.
Current use: Feet are commonly used in the US, UK, and Canada for measuring height, altitude (aviation), and building construction.
Meter to Foot Conversion Table
| Meter [m] | Foot [ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 0.0328084 ft |
| 0.1 m | 0.32808399 ft |
| 1 m | 3.2808399 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56167979 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84251969 ft |
| 5 m | 16.40419948 ft |
| 10 m | 32.80839895 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6167979 ft |
| 50 m | 164.04199475 ft |
| 100 m | 328.0839895 ft |
| 1000 m | 3280.83989501 ft |
How to Convert Meter to Foot
1 m = 3.2808399 ft
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Example: convert 15 m to ft:
15 m = 15 × 3.2808399 ft = 49.21259843 ft
Did You Know?
- The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.