Convert Meter to Feet and Inches
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About Meters, Feet & Inches
Meters are the base unit of length in the International System, and used around the world for scientific and everyday measurements. One meter is defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds.
Feet and inches are units of length in the imperial system, and used in the United States and some other countries. One foot equals 12 inches, and one inch is defined as 25.4 millimeters.
The conversion is important for international communication and trade. One meter equals approx 3.28084 feet, or 39.3701 inches. These conversions are based on the international agreement that standardized the inch as 2.54 centimeters in 1959.
For more information about units, visit Wikipedia (Meters),