Meters to Feet Converter

1 m = 3.28083989501 ft. Type any value below for the exact feet figure.

m
3.28083989501ft

1 m = 3.28083989501 ft

Feet and inches: 3 ft 3.37 in

Nearest 1/16 inch: 3 ft 3 3/8 in

Conversion summary

1 m = 3.28083989501 ft

Formula
Foot = Meter × 3.28083989501
Category
Length
Units
m → ft

1 m in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

US / Imperial

Scientific

  • Astronomical Unit6.68459E-12 AU
  • Light-year1.057E-16 ly
  • Parsec3.24078E-17 pc
  • Angstrom10,000,000,000 Å

How do you convert meters to feet?

To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.28083989501. 1 m = 3.28084 ft.

Conversion formula

Foot = Meter × 3.28083989501

Meters and feet in everyday use

Meters are used in the metric system, while feet are common in US customary measurements and in many building, aviation and personal-height contexts. One meter is exactly 3.28084 feet.

For room sizes and construction drawings, make sure that every dimension uses the same unit before calculating area or volume. Converting just one side of a measurement can produce a misleading result.

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Meters to feet conversion table

Meters (m)Feet (ft)
1 m3.28084 ft
2 m6.56168 ft
5 m16.4042 ft
10 m32.8084 ft
25 m82.021 ft
50 m164.042 ft
100 m328.084 ft

What is Meter?

The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units. It is used to express distance and size across science, engineering and everyday life.

Short history of Meter

The meter was created as part of the late eighteenth-century effort to establish a universal measurement system. Today it is defined through the distance traveled by light in vacuum over a specified time interval.

Open the Meter unit guide

What is Foot?

The foot is a unit of length used in imperial and United States customary measurement systems. One international foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.

Short history of Foot

The foot developed from older body-based measurement traditions. Its modern international value was fixed in 1959.

Open the Foot unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Meter in Foot?

1 m = 3.28083989501 ft.

How do you convert Meter to Foot?

To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.28083989501. 1 m = 3.28084 ft.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in 1 meter?

1 m = 3.28084 ft.

How do you convert meters to feet?

To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.28083989501. 1 m = 3.28084 ft.

How many meters are in 1 foot?

1 ft = 0.3048 m.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: SI Units – Length
  3. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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