Meters to Feet Calculator
Converting meters to feet is essential when translating metric blueprints, equipment specs, or international conduit standards into the imperial measurements used in US electrical work. Whether you are estimating a conduit run from a metric drawing or verifying a measurement from imported equipment, this conversion comes up regularly.
This calculator divides your meter value by 0.3048 to return the precise foot equivalent. Enter the distance in meters and get an instant result you can use for conduit layout, material ordering, or code compliance calculations.
Meters to Feet Formula
Feet = Meters ÷ 0.3048
1 meter ≈ 3.2808 feet
As a quick reference, one meter is about 3 feet 3-3/8 inches. For rough estimates on the jobsite, you can multiply meters by 3.3. For example, a 10-meter conduit run is approximately 32.81 feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert meters to feet?
Divide the meter value by 0.3048, or equivalently multiply by approximately 3.2808, to get feet. For example, 3 meters divided by 0.3048 equals approximately 9.8425 feet.
How many feet is 1 meter?
One meter equals approximately 3.2808 feet, or about 3 feet 3-3/8 inches. A quick estimate is that 1 meter is slightly longer than 3 feet.
Why would an electrician need to convert meters to feet?
Electricians working with metric blueprints, imported equipment, or international specifications need to convert meters to feet for conduit run calculations, material ordering in imperial units, and compliance with NEC code requirements stated in feet and inches.