Here’s a more detailed explanation of how to convert meters to feet.
Step-by-step process:
- Understanding the conversion factor:
- 1 meter = 3.28084 feet.
- This is the key conversion factor between the metric system (meters) and the imperial system (feet).
- Using the formula: To convert meters to feet, you multiply the number of meters by 3.28084.
Formula:
Feet=Meters×3.28084
- Substitute the value for meters:
- You have 20 meters, so you plug it into the formula:
20 meters×3.28084 feet
- Result:
- Therefore, 20 meters is equivalent to 65.6168 feet.
- To simplify, you can round this to 65.62 feet.
Why this works:
- The conversion factor 3.28084 is based on the precise relationship between the metric system (meters) and the imperial system (feet), where 1 meter is exactly 3.28084 feet.
By using this conversion factor, you can convert any length in meters to feet. For example:
- 1 meter = 3.28084 feet
- 10 meters = 32.8084 feet
- 100 meters = 328.084 feet