Meter (m)
Definition: The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined by the speed of light in a vacuum. One meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. It has since been redefined multiple times, most recently in 1983 using the speed of light.
Current Use: The meter is universally used in science, engineering, and daily life for measuring objects, distances, and heights. It is the foundation of the metric system and adopted by nearly every country worldwide.
Foot (ft)
Definition: A foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 0.3048 meters or 12 inches. It is widely used in real estate, construction, and aviation for measuring height and distances.
History: The foot has been used as a unit of length since ancient times, originally based on the length of a human foot. It was standardized to 12 inches in England during the 13th century.
Current Use: Feet are commonly used in the US, UK, and Canada for measuring heights of buildings, doorways, and human stature. It remains an important unit in architecture and sports field measurements.
Quick Conversion Table Meter (m) to Foot (ft)
1 Meter (m) equal to 3.2808399 Foot (ft)
5 Meter (m) equal to 16.4041995 Foot (ft)
10 Meter (m) equal to 32.808399 Foot (ft)
20 Meter (m) equal to 65.6167979 Foot (ft)
30 Meter (m) equal to 98.4251969 Foot (ft)
50 Meter (m) equal to 164.0419948 Foot (ft)
75 Meter (m) equal to 246.0629921 Foot (ft)
100 Meter (m) equal to 328.0839895 Foot (ft)