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Meter
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3.281
Foot
(ft)
1 m = 3.281 ft
Conversion Rate
1 ft = 0.3048 m
Inverse Rate

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Real World Comparison

1 meter is approximately the height of a standard door knob

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Length Units Explained

Metric System

  • Millimeter (mm): 1/1000 of a meter
  • Centimeter (cm): 1/100 of a meter
  • Meter (m): Base unit of length
  • Kilometer (km): 1000 meters
Used worldwide in science and most countries

Imperial System

  • Inch (in): 1/12 of a foot
  • Foot (ft): 12 inches
  • Yard (yd): 3 feet
  • Mile (mi): 5280 feet
Primarily used in the United States

Nautical Units

  • Nautical Mile (nmi): 1852 meters
  • Fathom: 6 feet (1.8288 m)
  • Cable: 720 feet (219.456 m)
Used in maritime and aviation navigation

Astronomical Units

  • Astronomical Unit (AU): 149.6 million km
  • Light Year (ly): 9.461 trillion km
  • Parsec (pc): 3.26 light years
Used in astronomy for large distances

About Length Conversion

The Length Converter helps you convert between different length measurement units used worldwide. Whether you're working on a construction project, planning a trip, or studying science, this tool provides accurate conversions instantly.

Common Conversion Formulas

Meters to Feet

1 meter = 3.28084 feet
Formula: feet = meters × 3.28084

Kilometers to Miles

1 kilometer = 0.621371 miles
Formula: miles = kilometers × 0.621371

Centimeters to Inches

1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches
Formula: inches = centimeters × 0.393701

Yards to Meters

1 yard = 0.9144 meters
Formula: meters = yards × 0.9144

Practical Applications

Construction & Architecture

  • Converting blueprint measurements
  • Material quantity calculations
  • Room dimension conversions
  • International project coordination

Travel & Navigation

  • Road trip distance planning
  • Hiking trail conversions
  • International driving distances
  • Flight distance calculations

Science & Education

  • Laboratory measurements
  • Research data conversion
  • Academic assignments
  • International collaboration

Daily Life & Shopping

  • Furniture size comparison
  • Fabric and clothing sizes
  • DIY project planning
  • Real estate measurements

Conversion Examples

From To Value Result Formula
5 Meters Feet 5 m 16.4042 ft 5 × 3.28084
10 Kilometers Miles 10 km 6.21371 mi 10 × 0.621371
50 Centimeters Inches 50 cm 19.685 in 50 × 0.393701
100 Yards Meters 100 yd 91.44 m 100 × 0.9144
1 Mile Kilometers 1 mi 1.60934 km 1 × 1.60934

How do I convert meters to feet?

To convert meters to feet, multiply the length in meters by 3.28084. For example, 2 meters = 2 × 3.28084 = 6.56168 feet.

What is the difference between metric and imperial systems?

The metric system uses meters, centimeters, etc., based on powers of 10. The imperial system uses feet, inches, etc., with different conversion factors. Metric is used worldwide, while imperial is primarily used in the US.

How accurate is this length converter?

The converter uses precise conversion factors recommended by international standards (NIST). Results are accurate for most practical purposes.

Can I convert multiple units at once?

Yes, the "All Units Conversion" section shows conversions to all common length units simultaneously.