Converting Meters to Feet (8.42 m)

less than a minute read 09-11-2024

Converting meters to feet is a common task in various fields, such as engineering, construction, and travel. Understanding how to perform this conversion can be useful in everyday scenarios as well.

Conversion Formula

To convert meters to feet, you can use the following conversion factor:

1 meter = 3.28084 feet

Conversion Steps

Step 1: Identify the Number of Meters

In this case, we have 8.42 meters.

Step 2: Apply the Conversion Factor

To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by the conversion factor:

Feet = Meters × 3.28084

Calculation

For our specific case:

Feet = 8.42 m × 3.28084 = 27.6648 feet

Step 3: Round the Result

Depending on your requirements, you might want to round the result. For instance, rounding to two decimal places:

27.66 feet

Final Result

Thus, 8.42 meters is approximately 27.66 feet.

Summary

8.42 meters is equal to 27.66 feet.
Use the conversion factor of 3.28084 for accurate conversions from meters to feet.

This knowledge can be particularly helpful for travelers or professionals working in fields requiring distance measurements in different units.