Meters to Feet Converter
Enter a value below to convert meters to feet - one meter is about 3.280839895 ft (1 foot = 0.3048 m exactly). For the reverse, use our feet to meters converter.
1 m = 3.280840 ft. Convert meters to feet. Need the reverse? See feet to meters.
Meter
- Definition
- A meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
- History / origin
- The meter was introduced with the metric system in France in the 1790s, originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. It was later tied to a platinum-iridium prototype bar and, since 1983, to the speed of light.
- Current use
- The meter is used worldwide for almost all length measurements - construction, sport, science and everyday distances - in every country that has adopted the metric system.
Foot
- Definition
- A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined since 1959 as exactly 0.3048 meters. One foot is divided into 12 inches, and three feet make one yard.
- History / origin
- The foot takes its name from the human foot and was used across many ancient cultures with varying lengths. The international agreement of 1959 fixed the foot at exactly 0.3048 m, standardizing the slightly different British and American versions that existed before.
- Current use
- The foot is used mainly in the United States and, informally, in the United Kingdom for human height, room and ceiling heights, and many construction and aviation measurements (aircraft altitude is quoted in feet almost everywhere).
Meter to foot conversion table
| Meter [m] | Foot [ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m | 0.3280839895 ft |
| 0.5 m | 1.6404199475 ft |
| 1 m | 3.280839895 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56167979 ft |
| 3 m | 9.842519685 ft |
| 5 m | 16.4041994751 ft |
| 10 m | 32.8083989501 ft |
| 25 m | 82.0209973753 ft |
| 50 m | 164.0419947507 ft |
| 100 m | 328.0839895013 ft |
| 500 m | 1,640.4199475066 ft |
| 1,000 m | 3,280.8398950131 ft |
Popular meter to foot conversions
Everyday heights and room dimensions in feet, rounded to two decimals - the meter values people look up most.
| Meter [m] | Foot [ft] |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 3.28 ft |
| 1.5 m | 4.92 ft |
| 1.7 m | 5.58 ft |
| 1.8 m | 5.91 ft |
| 2 m | 6.56 ft |
| 2.5 m | 8.20 ft |
| 3 m | 9.84 ft |
| 5 m | 16.40 ft |
| 10 m | 32.81 ft |
| 20 m | 65.62 ft |
| 50 m | 164.04 ft |
| 100 m | 328.08 ft |
How to convert meters to feet
To convert meters to feet, multiply the number of meters by 3.280839895. For example, 10 m × 3.280839895 = 32.81 feet (or divide by 0.3048).
One foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters, so to convert a length in meters to feet you divide by 0.3048 - or, equivalently, multiply by 3.280839895:
feet = meters ÷ 0.3048 = meters × 3.280839895
1 m = 3.280839895 ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 m
Example. To convert 1.8 m to feet, multiply by 3.280839895: 1.8 m = 1.8 × 3.280839895 = 5.91 ft (about 5 ft 11 in). Going the other way, 6 feet is 6 × 0.3048 = 1.83 m.
When you need to convert meters to feet
Meter-to-foot conversion comes up whenever a metric length has to be read in US customary units. Common cases:
- Reading a height given in meters as feet and inches for a US audience or form.
- Stating room, ceiling and door heights in feet from metric building plans.
- Quoting an aircraft or drone altitude in feet, the standard aviation unit, from a metric reading.
- Describing field, court and pool dimensions in feet for sports played in the United States.
- Listing the height of buildings, ladders or scaffolding in feet from metric specifications.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet is 1 meter?
One meter equals 3.2808399 feet (about 3 feet 3.4 inches) - a little under three and a third feet.
How do I convert meters to feet?
Multiply the number of meters by 3.280839895, or divide by 0.3048. For example, 10 m = 10 × 3.280839895 = 32.81 feet.
How many feet is 1.8 meters?
1.8 meters equals 5.91 feet (5.90551181 ft to be exact), which is about 5 feet 11 inches.
How many feet is 1.7 meters?
1.7 meters equals 5.58 feet (5.57742782 ft to be exact), which is about 5 feet 7 inches.
How many feet is 100 meters?
100 meters equals 328.08 feet (328.0839895 ft to be exact).
Is a meter longer than a foot?
Yes. One meter is about 3.28 feet, so a meter is a little more than three feet long.
How do I convert meters to feet in my head?
Multiply the meters by 3 and add about a tenth more. For example, 10 m is roughly 30 + 3 = 33 ft, and the exact value is 32.81 ft.
How many meters is 6 feet?
6 feet equals 1.83 meters (1.8288 m to be exact). To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048.
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