Convert meter to foot
Facts about the Meter
The meter is the SI base unit of length. It is currently defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, the meter has undergone several refinements. Since 1983, it has been based on the speed of light, making it universally constant and precise.
Meters are used globally in scientific research, construction, transportation, athletics, and everyday applications such as measuring rooms or human height.
1 m = 100 cm = 1000 mm = 3.28084 ft = 39.3701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 m | cm | 100 |
| 1 m | mm | 1000 |
| 1 m | ft | 3.28084 |
| 1 m | in | 39.3701 |
| 1 m | km | 0.001 |
Facts about the Foot
A foot is equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters in the imperial system.
Originally based on the length of a human foot, the foot has persisted for centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Used for measuring height, building dimensions, and in aviation for altitude.
1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m = 30.48 cm
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | in | 12 |
| 1 ft | m | 0.3048 |
| 1 ft | cm | 30.48 |