How many feet are in 3 meters?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the conversion of meters to feet. We will use the conversion factor that 1 meter is approximately 3.28084 feet to calculate the equivalent of 3 meters in feet.
Answer
9.84252 feet
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 9.84252 feet
Steps to Solve
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Identify the conversion factor from meters to feet
We need to know that 1 meter is approximately equal to 3.28084 feet
$$ 1 ext{ meter} ightarrow 3.28084 ext{ feet} $$
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Multiply the given number of meters by the conversion factor
We are given 3 meters, so we multiply this by the conversion factor
$$ 3 ext{ meters} imes 3.28084 rac{ ext{feet}}{ ext{meter}} $$
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Perform the multiplication to find the answer
Let's calculate
$$ 3 imes 3.28084 = 9.84252 ext{ feet} $$
The final answer is 9.84252 feet
More Information
Fun fact: The foot is one of the oldest units of measurement, historically based on the length of the human foot.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget to use the conversion factor or to use an incorrect one. Always ensure you are using the accurate conversion factor for the given units.
