Meters to Feet Converter
Convert meters to feet instantly — feet = meters × 3.28084 (exactly: m ÷ 0.3048)
1 m = 3.281 ft(feet = meters × 3.28084 (exactly: m ÷ 0.3048))
Meters to Feet conversion table
| Meters (m) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.3048 | 1 |
| 1 | 3.281 |
| 2 | 6.562 |
| 3 | 9.843 |
| 4 | 13.123 |
| 5 | 16.404 |
| 10 | 32.808 |
| 15 | 49.213 |
| 20 | 65.617 |
| 25 | 82.021 |
| 50 | 164.042 |
| 100 | 328.084 |
| 500 | 1,640.42 |
| 1,000 | 3,280.84 |
How it works
Enter a value in meters and it is converted to feet using the exact factor: feet = meters × 3.28084 (exactly: m ÷ 0.3048). The conversion also works in reverse — edit either field.
Meters to Feet formula
feet = meters × 3.28084 (exactly: m ÷ 0.3048)
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Worked example
- Convert 10 meters to feet
- feet = meters × 3.28084 (exactly: m ÷ 0.3048)
10 ÷ 0.3048 ≈ 32.81 feet
Good to know
- The conversion factor is exact by definition (international yard and pound agreement, 1959) — rounding only comes from the decimals you keep.
- For the reverse conversion, see the Feet to Meters converter below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply meters by about 3.28084 — exactly, divide by 0.3048, since one foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. So 5 m ≈ 16.4 ft.
How many feet is 1 meter?
About 3.28 feet, or 3 feet 3.37 inches. A meter is a little longer than a yard (3 feet).
Is the meters-to-feet factor exact?
The definition is exact (1 ft = 0.3048 m), so the reciprocal 3.28084 is a rounded convenience value. For precise work divide by 0.3048 instead of multiplying by the rounded factor.
What is a quick mental estimate for meters to feet?
Multiply by 3 and add 10%: 10 m → 30 + 3 = 33 ft (true value 32.8 ft). Good to within about half a percent.