01 meters is equal to approximately 3.2808 feet.
To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.28084, because one meter equals about 3.28084 feet. This conversion is used to switch metric lengths into the imperial system.
Conversion Tool
Result in feet:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert meters to feet is:
feet = meters × 3.28084
This works because one meter is defined as exactly 39.3701 inches, and since one foot contains 12 inches, dividing 39.3701 by 12 gives the conversion factor 3.28084. Multiplying the length in meters by this factor converts it to feet.
Example calculation:
- Given 1 meter, multiply by 3.28084
- 1 × 3.28084 = 3.28084 feet
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 meters to feet:
- Multiply 5 by 3.28084
- 5 × 3.28084 = 16.4042 feet
- So, 5 meters equals approximately 16.4042 feet.
- Convert 0.75 meters to feet:
- Multiply 0.75 by 3.28084
- 0.75 × 3.28084 = 2.4606 feet
- This means 0.75 meters is about 2.4606 feet.
- Convert 12.3 meters to feet:
- Multiply 12.3 by 3.28084
- 12.3 × 3.28084 = 40.3543 feet
- Therefore, 12.3 meters equals around 40.3543 feet.
Conversion Chart
| Meters | Feet |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -78.7402 |
| -20.0 | -65.6168 |
| -15.0 | -49.2126 |
| -10.0 | -32.8084 |
| -5.0 | -16.4042 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 1.0 | 3.2808 |
| 5.0 | 16.4042 |
| 10.0 | 32.8084 |
| 15.0 | 49.2126 |
| 20.0 | 65.6168 |
| 26.0 | 85.3018 |
This chart shows meters values from -24.0 to 26.0 and their equivalent in feet. You can find the meter value you want, and then look next to it to see how many feet it corresponds to, no calculation needed.
Related Conversion Questions
- What is 01 meter exactly in feet and inches?
- How to convert 01 meters into feet without a calculator?
- Is 01 meter longer or shorter than 3 feet?
- Why does 01 meter equal 3.2808 feet?
- How many feet are in 01 meter when rounded?
- Can I convert 01 meter to feet using a simple formula?
- What is the difference between 01 meter and 01 foot lengthwise?
Conversion Definitions
Meters: The meter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches. It is used worldwide for measuring distances and sizes in science, engineering, and everyday life. The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI).
Feet: The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used in the United States and the UK for measuring height, distance, and length in construction, real estate, and other fields where imperial units are preferred.
Conversion FAQs
Why does multiplying meters by 3.28084 give feet?
Because one meter equals exactly 39.3701 inches and one foot is 12 inches, dividing 39.3701 by 12 results in the factor 3.28084. This factor converts meters to feet by scaling the length from metric units to imperial units.
Can I convert feet back to meters using the same factor?
No, to convert feet to meters, you divide the feet value by 3.28084 or multiply by its inverse, about 0.3048. The conversion factor is not symmetric because the units have different sizes.
Does this conversion change with temperature or pressure?
No, both meters and feet are standard units of length, not affected by temperature or pressure. So the conversion factor stays constant regardless of environmental conditions.
Why do some sources use 3.281 instead of 3.28084?
Some sources round the conversion factor to fewer decimal places for simplicity. 3.281 is a rounded approximation, but 3.28084 is more accurate for precise calculations.
Is it better to use decimal or feet-and-inches when converting?
Decimal feet are easier for calculations but less intuitive for daily measurements. Feet and inches combine whole feet with leftover inches, which people find easier to visualize for heights or distances.
