1 meter = 3.28 feet

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1 meter (3.28 feet)

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Key Conversion: 1 meter = 3.28084 feet | 1 foot = 0.3048 meters | Standard metric to imperial

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📊 Conversion Results

📏 Feet

3.28 ft

📐 Inches

39.37 in
= 3.28 feet

⚖️ Centimeters

100.00 cm
= 1 meter

📋 Detailed Conversion Table

Meters (m) 1.00
Feet (ft) 3.28
Inches (in) 39.37
Centimeters (cm) 100.00
Yards (yd) 1.09
Kilometers (km) 0.00

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📏 Common Height Comparisons

Average Door Height
Standard interior door
2.03 meters
≈ 6.66 feet
Basketball Hoop
NBA regulation height
3.05 meters
= 10 feet
Average Human Height (Male)
Global average
1.71 meters
≈ 5.61 feet
Olympic Swimming Pool
Standard depth
2.00 meters
≈ 6.56 feet
Standard Ceiling Height
Modern homes
2.44 meters
= 8 feet

🚀 Common Meter Values

Short Distances:

📏 0.5 meters ≈ 1.64 feet
📏 1 meter ≈ 3.28 feet
📏 1.5 meters ≈ 4.92 feet
📏 2 meters ≈ 6.56 feet
📏 2.5 meters ≈ 8.20 feet

Room & Building Heights:

🏠 3 meters ≈ 9.84 feet
🏠 4 meters ≈ 13.12 feet
🏠 5 meters ≈ 16.40 feet
🏢 10 meters ≈ 32.81 feet
🏢 100 meters ≈ 328.08 feet

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Feet to Meters

Convert feet to meters

Formula: meters = feet × 0.3048

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Inches to Meters

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Formula: meters = inches × 0.0254

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CM to Meters

Convert centimeters to meters

Formula: meters = cm ÷ 100

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Kilometers to Miles

Convert kilometers to miles

Formula: miles = km × 0.621371

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📜 Conversion History

🧮 Conversion Formulas

Metric to Imperial:

Meters to Feet: feet = meters × 3.28084
Meters to Inches: inches = meters × 39.3701
Meters to Yards: yards = meters × 1.09361
Meters to Miles: miles = meters × 0.000621371

Imperial to Metric:

Feet to Meters: meters = feet × 0.3048
Inches to Meters: meters = inches × 0.0254
Yards to Meters: meters = yards × 0.9144
Miles to Meters: meters = miles × 1609.34

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many feet are in 1 meter?

1 meter = 3.28084 feet exactly. This is the standard conversion factor between metric and imperial systems.

Why is 1 meter 3.28 feet?

The meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, while the foot was based on human body measurements. The 3.28084 ratio comes from these different historical definitions.

How do I convert meters to feet and inches?

First convert meters to feet (meters × 3.28084), then separate the whole feet from the decimal part. Multiply the decimal by 12 to get inches.

Is a meter longer than a yard?

Yes, 1 meter = 1.09361 yards, so a meter is about 9.4% longer than a yard.

What's the difference between meters and feet?

Meters are part of the metric system (used worldwide), while feet are part of the imperial system (primarily used in the US). 1 meter is approximately 10% longer than 3 feet.