Meters to Feet Converter

Convert meters to feet in one step. Enter a length in meters and get the value in feet, with the formula, examples and a quick-reference table below.

Enter Meters (m)

Feet (ft)

Feet = Meters × 3.280839895

Meters to Feet Formula

To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.280839895. This comes from the exact definition of the foot: 1 ft = 0.3048 m. The converter divides by that exact value, so results match the formula to the displayed precision. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.

Formula: Feet = Meters × 3.280839895

Conversion Formula

Feet = Meters × 3.280839895

Meters = Feet × 0.3048

1 m = 3.28084 ft

1 ft = 0.3048 m (exact)

1 m = 100 cm

1 ft = 12 in

How to Convert Meters to Feet

Enter the length in meters. Decimals such as 1.75 are fine, and negative values are accepted for things like depths or elevations below a reference level.
The answer in feet appears instantly, or press Convert Now.
Use Swap Units to convert feet to meters, Copy Result to copy the answer, or Clear to start again.

By hand: multiply meters by 3.28084. A quick estimate is to multiply by 3 and add 10%. For 10 m that is 30 + 3 = 33 ft, against the exact 32.808399 ft.

Practical Examples

Height: 1.8 m × 3.280839895 = 5.905512 ft, about 5 ft 11 in.
Room length: a 4.5 m room is 14.76378 ft long.
Running track: 100 m is 328.08399 ft.
Building: a 50 m tower is 164.041995 ft tall.
Mountain: Mount Everest at 8,848.86 m is 29,031.692913 ft.

Meters to Feet – Common Values

Quick reference for frequently used conversions

Meters (m)	Feet (ft)	Inches (in)
0.5 m	1.64042 ft	19.685 in
1 m	3.28084 ft	39.3701 in
1.5 m	4.92126 ft	59.0551 in
1.8 m	5.905512 ft	70.8661 in
2 m	6.56168 ft	78.7402 in
3 m	9.84252 ft	118.1102 in
5 m	16.404199 ft	196.8504 in
10 m	32.808399 ft	393.7008 in
20 m	65.616798 ft	787.4016 in
25 m	82.020997 ft	984.252 in
50 m	164.041995 ft	1,968.5039 in
100 m	328.08399 ft	3,937.0079 in
500 m	1,640.419948 ft	19,685.0394 in
1000 m	3,280.839895 ft	39,370.0787 in

Where and Why This Conversion Is Used

Meters are the standard length unit in most countries, while feet are used for heights, room sizes and altitude in the United States, the UK and in aviation worldwide. The conversion comes up constantly when information crosses borders.

Construction and real estate: plot dimensions, ceiling heights and room sizes may be given in either unit. If you also need area, use the Square Meter to Acre Calculator.
Aviation: altitude is reported in feet almost everywhere, even in countries that otherwise use meters.
Height and sport: human height, pool depth and jump distances are quoted in different units around the world.
Interior design and shopping: furniture, rugs and curtains are sold with metric or imperial sizes.
Geography and hiking: mountain and elevation figures are often shown in both units.

For smaller lengths see the CM to Inches Converter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many feet are in 1 meter?

1 meter equals 3.28084 feet (about 3.280839895).

What is the formula to convert meters to feet?

Multiply the meters by 3.280839895. For example, 20 m × 3.280839895 = 65.616798 ft.

How many meters is 1 foot?

1 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.

How do I convert meters to feet and inches?

Convert to decimal feet, keep the whole number as feet and multiply the decimal part by 12 for inches. For example, 1.8 m = 5.905512 ft = 5 ft 10.87 in.

Can I convert negative meters?

Yes. The formula is the same for negative values, which can represent depths, elevations below sea level or coordinates.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes. It uses the exact definition of the foot (0.3048 m) and shows up to six decimal places, trimming trailing zeros.