Convert meters to feet
Convert meters to feet instantly. 1 m = 3.28084 ft. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One meter equals 3.28084 feet. To convert any number of meters to feet, multiply by 3.2808399.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Length conversions come up wherever a measurement crosses a border: a height given in feet and inches on a form that wants centimetres, a running distance recorded in kilometres and compared against miles, a component specified in millimetres and ordered from a supplier working in inches. The conversions themselves are exact — the inch, foot, yard and mile have all been defined in metric terms since 1959 — so any discrepancy comes from rounding, not from the units disagreeing.
meters to feet formula
To go the other way, use meter = foot ÷ 3.2808399.
About these units
The metre is defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Every other length unit is now defined against it.
A foot is exactly 12 inches, or 0.3048 metres. It survives in aviation altitudes worldwide, even in otherwise fully metric countries.
Meter is also written metre, metres and meters. Foot is also written feet.
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meters to feet conversion table
| Meter | Foot |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.2808 ft |
| 2 m | 6.5617 ft |
| 3 m | 9.8425 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4042 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8084 ft |
| 20 m | 65.6168 ft |
| 25 m | 82.021 ft |
| 50 m | 164.042 ft |
| 100 m | 328.084 ft |
| 250 m | 820.21 ft |
| 500 m | 1,640.4199 ft |
| 1,000 m | 3,280.8399 ft |
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a meter? +
There are 3.28084 feet in one meter.
What is 10 m in ft? +
10 m equals 32.8084 ft. Multiply 10 by 3.2808399.
How do I convert foot back to meter? +
Use meter = foot ÷ 3.2808399. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated feet to meters page.
How accurate is this meter to foot conversion? +
The factor used is 3.280839895, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate m to ft in my head? +
Multiply by 13 and divide by 4. That approximates the true factor of 3.28084 to within 0.94%, which is close enough for a mental estimate.