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How many feet in 1 meters? Convert 1 meters to feet with our accurate calculator. Get instant, precise results for all your conversion needs.
Conversion Formula
1 m = 3.28084 ft
foot = meter × 3.28084
1 × 3.28084 = 3.2808
1 meter = 3.2808 foot
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Quick estimation: Think of 1 meter as approximately 3 feet 3 inches.
Precise calculation: Multiply the meter value by the exact factor 3.280840.
Visual reference: Compare 1 meter to a standard yardstick (0.9144 meter), noting the meter is slightly longer.
To convert 1 meter to foot, multiply by 3.280840. 1 × 3.280840 = 3.2808 foot.
1 meter equals exactly 3.280840 foot. For practical purposes, this is often rounded to 3.2808 foot.
Objects measuring approximately 1 meter include a standard 1-meter spirit level, the width of a 43-inch television screen (0.95 meter), or the height of a typical kitchen counter (0.91 meter).
Converting meter to foot is useful for international construction projects, understanding US building codes, and communicating dimensions in regions primarily using imperial measurements, such as the United States.
A simple memory aid is to remember that 1 meter is slightly more than 3 and a quarter feet. Visualize a meter stick being just a bit longer than a standard yardstick (3 feet).
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