When measuring objects for height and other distances, it is often necessary to convert between different units. The meter is the fundamental unit of measure in the metric system and is equal to 100 centimeters. The foot, pluralized as "feet," is a unit of measure equal to 12 inches. Converting between the two units requires a simple calculation. One meter is equal to 3.2808399 feet.
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Write down the number of meters measured or enter that number into a calculator.
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Multiply the number of meters by 3.281. For example, if the measured distance is 10 meters, multiply 10 x 3.281.
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Change the units on the product to feet. In the example, your resulting measure in feet is 32.81. You have now converted from meters to feet (10 meters = 32.81 feet).